CEFR B1

ri

noun

Meaning

The second note of the diatonic scale, following 'do' and preceding 'mi', in solfège notation.

Examples

The choir practiced the scale, singing 'do, ri, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do'.
Many beginner songs use simple melodies that often feature the 'ri' note.

Synonyms: re, second scale degree

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ri (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: ri

Definition

The second note of the diatonic scale, following 'do' and preceding 'mi', in solfège notation.

Examples

The choir practiced the scale, singing 'do, ri, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do'.
Many beginner songs use simple melodies that often feature the 'ri' note.
She struggled to hit the high 'ri' during her vocal warm-up.

How to Use ri

do, ri, mi (collocation): A sequence of the first three notes in the solfège system. — "Children often learn to sing the 'do, ri, mi' sequence first."

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