musical notation
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Eschewing Western musical notation, Mr. Smith developed a system that sometimes encapsulates compositions within paintings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
She draws inspiration from the French composer Olivier Messiaen, who also transcribed birdsong into musical notation.
From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023
That’s because the score opens with a rest, a musical notation that indicates the absence of sound.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2022
It may be English as a second language, another spoken language, a language no longer spoken, American Sign Language, Braille, or even musical notation.
From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021
I also included a full copy of the lyrics, along with two new verses and full musical notation.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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