ut
word
Definition
An old name for the first note of a musical scale (now called 'do' in solfège). Rarely used today except in historical contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Rare and archaic; replaced by 'do' in modern solfège systems. You might see 'ut' in historical music texts or old manuscripts. Not used in daily conversation.
Spanish: ut (nota musical antigua) - do (nota musical actual)Portuguese (BR): ut (nota musical antiga) - dó (nota musical atual)Portuguese (PT): ut (nota musical antiga) - dó (nota musical atual)Chinese (Simplified): ut（古代音乐音名，用于代表“do”）Chinese (Traditional): ut（古代音樂音名，現為“do”）Hindi: उत (संगीत का पुराना स्वर, अब 'सा' या 'दो')Arabic: يوت (نغمة موسيقية قديمة) - دو (النغمة الحالية)
Example Sentences
The word 'ut' was used for the first note in old music theory.
basic
Today, we say 'do' instead of 'ut' when singing the scale.
basic
In some old books, you can still find the term 'ut'.
basic
I found a dusty sheet where 'ut' was written instead of 'do'.
natural
If you study early music, you'll come across 'ut' once in a while.
natural
The old solfège system started with 'ut', not 'do' like today.
natural