Solfege is a music education method used to teach pitch and sight-singing. It assigns specific syllables to the notes of a scale, typically using the syllables do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, and ti. This system helps musicians recognize and reproduce musical notes more easily. The practice of solfege can be traced back to the Gregorian chant tradition and has evolved over time. It is widely used in various music education programs and is essential for developing a strong foundation in music theory and ear training.