coeng3 ming4唱名
Jyutpingcoeng3 ming4
Yalecheung mìhng
Definition
Solfège or sol-fa names; a system of naming musical notes using do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal music education settings or when discussing music theory in Cantonese. While musicians often use the English terms directly, 唱名 is the standard term for the system of syllables like do, re, mi. It is distinct from 音名, which refers to the absolute pitch names like C, D, E.
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Common phrases
fixed-do solfège
movable-do solfège
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse 唱名 with the actual notes themselves, but it specifically refers to the naming system rather than the pitch or the sound.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
