ut

1 of 2

noun

ˈət  ˈüt  ˈu̇t 

: a syllable used for the first note in the diatonic scale in an early solmization system and later replaced by do

UT

2 of 2

abbreviation

1

Universal time

2

Utah

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, first note in the diatonic scale, from Medieval Latin, from the syllable sung to this note in a medieval hymn to St. John the Baptist

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing ut

• ut dict