1. singing using solfa syllables to denote the notes of the scale of C major • Syn: solfege, solfeggio • Derivationally related forms: solmizate • Hypernyms: singing, vocalizing 2. a system of naming the notes of a musical scale by syllables instead of letters • Syn: solmisation • Derivationally related forms: solmizate • Hypernyms: musical notation • Hyponyms: tonic solfa, solfa