noun

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.”

noun

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 notes

In 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.

dohs plural, Dohs plural

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She sang up the scale starting on _____.

An anglicised spelling of "do" as used in solfège.

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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.

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