noun
doh
doh
Doh (noun) means the first note of the musical scale in solfège (do-re-mi). Example: “She sang up the scale starting on doh.”
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The first note of the musical scale in solfège (do-re-mi).
"She sang up the scale starting on doh."
How to use doh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe musical syllable "do," as in "doh-re-mi-fa-so."
Common mistake
Not to be confused with Homer Simpson's exclamation "D'oh!" (an expression of frustration), which is spelled differently and unrelated in meaning.
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Word forms
- Plural
- dohs
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Etymology
An anglicised spelling of "do" as used in solfège.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “doh” mean?
The word “doh” means the first note of the musical scale in solfège (do-re-mi). In plain terms, the musical syllable "do," as in "doh-re-mi-fa-so.".
How do you pronounce “doh”?
“Doh” is pronounced doh (/doʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “doh” in a sentence?
Here is “doh” used in a sentence: “She sang up the scale starting on doh.”
What part of speech is “doh”?
“Doh” is a noun.
