sol
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.”
How to use sol
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDepending on context: a note in music (so), a day on Mars, or the Peruvian currency unit.
Don't confuse the musical note "sol" with the unrelated currency or the Mars-day sense — context makes clear which is meant.
Word forms
sols plural, sols plural, sols plural, soles plural, sols plural, sols plural
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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."
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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.