mi
word
/ˈmi/
mee
/mˈaɪ/
my
Definition
A syllable used to name the third note of the solfège scale in music. It can also refer to the note E in some musical contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in music teaching, singing, and notation discussions. Common in patterns like 'do re mi' and in vocal exercises; outside music, it is rarely used as an ordinary word.
Spanish: mi (nota musical)Portuguese (BR): mi (nota musical)Portuguese (PT): mi (nota musical)Chinese (Simplified): E音 - mi（音名）Chinese (Traditional): E音 - mi（音名）Hindi: मी (संगीत का स्वर)Arabic: مي (نغمة موسيقية)Bengali: মিRussian: миJapanese: ミVietnamese: miKorean: 미Turkish: miUrdu: میIndonesian: mi
Example Sentences
The song starts with do, re, mi.
basic
Please sing mi after re.
basic
On the chart, mi is the third note.
basic
I can remember the melody until mi, and then I get lost.
natural
The teacher held the mi a little longer so we could match the pitch.
natural
When he said 'mi,' the whole choir came in together.
natural