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Musical notation

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Definition

Shows a few notes played together, usually limited to a single staff.

Writing Alternative Text

Mention the type of notation and what passage or symbols are shown.

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Chord

Shows a few notes played together, usually limited to a single staff.

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Measure

A staff marked by vertical bar lines, organised into units and annotated with a time signature.

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Score

Shows all instrumental and/or vocal parts of a composition arranged on staves, allowing conductors and performers to see...

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Sheet

Musical notation, usually limited to one instrument, forming a composition.

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