Spanish word

re

Pronunciation

IPA/re/

Meaning

  • masculine nound

Example

La canción empieza en re.

The song starts on d.

Illustration for re (d)

More examples

¿Puedes tocar esta canción en re?

Can you play this song in d?

Core concept

The note D as named in solfège.

Common phrases

  • en re

    in d

  • tocar en re

    play in d

  • la nota re

    the d note

Similar words

nota: Single musical pitch or sound heard or written as one note.
tono: Key or tonality of a piece that establishes its tonal center.
octava: Interval spanning an octave to the next identical note name above or below.
grado: Numbered position within a scale indicating a specific degree.

Definition in Spanish

Término del solfeo que designa la nota 're', el segundo grado de la escala, utilizado también para indicar la tonalidad de una obra.

Word origin

Popularized by Guido of Arezzo's solmization system, 're' became the conventional name for the second note, taken from the hymn 'Ut queant laxis'.

Usage tips

  • The Spanish word 're' is pronounced with a short e sound (reh), and musicians indicate major or minor by adding 'mayor' or 'menor'.

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