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.-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.