Ut (en. Ut)
/ut/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
It is the lowest note of the octave in musical notation, equivalent to 'do' in the solfège system.
In the musical scale, 'ut' is the first sound we learn.
En la escala musical, 'ut' es el primer sonido que aprendemos.
Used in musical contexts as a basis for building melodies.
The composer began his work with a very strong 'ut'.
El compositor comenzó su obra con un 'ut' muy fuerte.
Etymology
From Latin 'ut', which means 'as' or 'to use'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ut, re, mi
Initial sequence of notes in music.
ut, re, mi
Ut queant laxis
Hymn that uses the first syllable of each note for its teaching.
Ut queant laxis
Related Words
do
First note of the musical scale in the solfège system.
do
re
Second note of the musical scale in the solfège system.
re
mi
Third note of the musical scale in the solfège system.
mi
Slang Meanings
Colloquially used to refer to the most basic or elemental part of something.
It's the most 'ut' you can do in this project.
Es lo más 'ut' que puedes hacer en este proyecto.