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ut

/ʌt/

Meanings
noun
Syllable (formerly) used in solfège to represent the first note of a major scale.

Examples :

"In some older music books, you'll see "ut" instead of "do" for the first note of the scale. "
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Illustration books

books noun

/bʊks/

A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.

"Sentence: She borrowed some books from the library to study for her exam. "

Illustration instead

instead adverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

Illustration formerly

formerly adverb

/ˈfɔːməli/ /ˈfɔɹmɚli/

At some time in the past

"My formerly quiet neighborhood is now very busy with new construction. "

Illustration syllable

syllable noun

/ˈsɪləbəl/

A unit of human speech that is interpreted by the listener as a single sound, although syllables usually consist of one or more vowel sounds, either alone or combined with the sound of one or more consonants; a word consists of one or more syllables.

"The word "happy" has two syllables: "hap" and "py." "

Illustration first

first noun

/fɪrst/ /fɜːst/ /fɝst/

The person or thing in the first position.

"He was the first to complete the course."

Illustration note

note noun

/nəʊt/ /noʊt/

(heading) A symbol or annotation.

"The teacher wrote a note indicating the assignment due date on the board. "

Illustration used

used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

Illustration older

older adjective

/ˈəʊldə/ /ˈoʊldɚ/

Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.

"an old abandoned building;  an old friend"

Illustration represent

represent verb

/ɹɛp.ɹɪ.ˈzɛnt/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The painting represents the artist's vision of a peaceful countryside. "

Illustration major

major noun

/ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/

A military rank between captain and lieutenant colonel.

"He used to be a major in the army."

Illustration music

music noun

/ˈmjuːzɪk/ /ˈmjuzɪk/

A series of sounds organized in time, employing melody, harmony, tempo etc. usually to convey a mood.

"The music playing softly in the classroom helped students focus on their work. "

Illustration scale

scale noun

/skeɪl/

A ladder; a series of steps; a means of ascending.

"The fire escape was a metal scale, providing a way to safely descend from the third floor. "