Definition of G

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1.G is the seventh letter of the English alphabet, and a vocal consonant. It has two sounds; one simple, as in gave, go, gull; the other compound (like that of j), as in gem, gin, dingy. See Guide to Pronunciation, 231-6, 155, 176, 178, 179, 196, 211, 246.
2.(Mus.) G is the name of the fifth tone of the natural or model scale; - called also sol by the Italians and French. It was also originally used as the treble clef, and has gradually changed into the character represented in the margin. See Clef. G$ (G sharp) is a tone intermediate between G and A.


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