solfeggio Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun singing using solfa syllables to denote the notes of the scale of C major
    solmization; solfege.
  2. noun a voice exercise; singing scales or runs to the same syllable
    solfege.

WordNet

Sol*feg"gio noun
Etymology
It., fr. solfa the gamut.
Definitions
  1. (Mus.) The system of arranging the scale by the names do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, si, by which singing is taught; a singing exercise upon these syllables.

Webster 1913