Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ut

Musical Note
/ʌt/
Definition
A note in the musical scale corresponding to the first note of the diatonic scale.
Examples
  • In the scale of C major, the note ‘ut’ corresponds to the note C.
  • Many music students learn to sing the scale starting from ‘ut’ to help recognize pitches.
Meaning
In a musical context, ‘ut’ refers to the first note of the scale and is often used in solfège to help with vocal training and sight-singing.
Synonyms
  • do
  • tonic
  • first note