music notation

noun

Meaning

A system of written symbols used to represent the pitch, rhythm, and duration of musical sounds.

Examples

Modern music notation allows performers to interpret works written centuries ago with high precision.
Learning to read music notation is often the first step for students beginning their study of piano.

Synonyms: sheet music, musical score, musical script, tablature

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music notation

noun

Pronunciation: ˈmjuːzɪk nəʊˈteɪʃən

Definition

A system of written symbols used to represent the pitch, rhythm, and duration of musical sounds.

Examples

Modern music notation allows performers to interpret works written centuries ago with high precision.
Learning to read music notation is often the first step for students beginning their study of piano.
The manuscript features complex music notation that challenges even the most experienced sight-readers.

Synonyms of music notation

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