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Sol (noun) means In solfège (do-re-mi), the fifth note of the musical scale, also known as "so" or "G.". Example: “The choir practiced the scale, singing do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do.”

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1
In solfège (do-re-mi), the fifth note of the musical scale, also known as "so" or "G."
"The choir practiced the scale, singing do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do."
"In the song, the melody jumps from do up to sol."
"The piano teacher asked the children to sing sol after the first note."
2
A single day on the planet Mars, slightly longer than an Earth day.
"The rover has now been operating on Mars for over a thousand sols."
3
The main unit of currency in Peru.
"She changed her dollars into soles at the airport."
"The traveller kept a few sol coins for the bus in Lima."
"Shops in Peru accept the sol, so we changed our cash at the border."

How to use sol

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDepending on context: a note in music (so), a day on Mars, or the Peruvian currency unit.

Common mistake

Don't confuse the musical note "sol" with the unrelated currency or the Mars-day sense — context makes clear which is meant.

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Word forms

Plural
sols, soles
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The choir practiced the scale, singing do, re, mi, fa, _____, la, ti, do.

Etymology

From the solfège syllable "sol," taken from the Latin word solve in a medieval hymn used to teach the musical scale; the Martian and Peruvian currency senses instead trace back to Latin sol, "sun."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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so soh

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sol” mean?
The word “sol” means in solfège (do-re-mi), the fifth note of the musical scale, also known as "so" or "G.". In plain terms, depending on context: a note in music (so), a day on Mars, or the Peruvian currency unit.
How do you pronounce “sol”?
“Sol” is pronounced sol (/sɔl/ in IPA).
How do you use “sol” in a sentence?
Here is “sol” used in a sentence: “The choir practiced the scale, singing do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do.”
What part of speech is “sol”?
“Sol” is a noun.
Where does the word “sol” come from?
The word “sol” comes from Latin. From the solfège syllable "sol," taken from the Latin word solve in a medieval hymn used to teach the musical scale; the Martian and Peruvian currency senses instead trace back to Latin sol, "sun.".
Is “sol” a common word?
“Sol” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sol” have?
“Sol” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in solfège (do-re-mi), the fifth note of the musical scale, also known as "so" or "G.".
What is the difference between "sol" in music and "sol" on Mars?
In solfège, "sol" (also written "so") refers to the fifth note of the musical scale, equivalent to G. On Mars, a "sol" refers to a single Martian day, which is slightly longer than an Earth day. These are entirely unrelated meanings that share only the spelling.
What is a "sol" in the context of Mars missions?
A sol is a single day on the planet Mars, slightly longer than a standard Earth day. Scientists and mission teams use "sol" to track time during Mars rover and lander operations rather than counting in Earth days.
What currency is called the "sol"?
The sol is the main unit of currency in Peru. It is unrelated to the musical note or the Martian day, sharing only the same spelling.

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