Gesolreut Explained

Gesolreut (sometimes split into the parts G sol re ut) is a music term dating to the medieval period. It is the word used for the pitches g and g♯ within the hexachord system devised by Guido of Arezzo.[1] It is the seventh compound name utilized in the Guidonian hand mnemonic device for sight-singing.[2] In this method, the pitch g/g# is sung using either sol, re, or ut, depending on what hexachord is being used.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: 2001. Gesolreut. Grove Music Online. . 10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.10989 . Gesolreut .
  2. Book: 384. Harvard Dictionary of Music. Willi Apel. 1969. Harvard University Press. 9780674375017.
  3. Book: Middle English Dictionary. ǧ(ē-sol-rē-ūt n.. University of Michigan. 2024.