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noun \ ˈtē \

Definition of ti

:the seventh tone of the major scale in solfège — called also si

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Origin and Etymology of ti

alteration of si

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ti

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Definition of ti

:any of several Asian and Pacific trees or shrubs (genus Cordyline) of the agave family with leaves in terminal tufts

Origin and Etymology of ti

Tahitian, Marquesan, Samoan, & Maori

Other Music Terms

cacophony, chorister, concerto, counterpoint, madrigal, obbligato, presto, refrain, riff, segue

Ti

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Definition of Ti

titanium

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alkali, cation, decant, hygroscopic, isotope, oxidize, slurry, solute, viscous

TI Defined for Kids

ti

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noun \ ˈtē \

Definition of ti for Students

:the seventh note of the musical scale

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Ti

symbol

medical Definition of Ti

titanium

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