G

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. 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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