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

Another, at Temple University in Philadelphia, will develop an online tool to transcribe early polyphonic music, which consists of multiple independent melodies that are played or sung at the same time, in standard musical notation.

From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2023

But without musical notation, there was no way to do so.

From Washington Post • Jun. 17, 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

It contains active definitions for musical terms; music lessons regarding the meanings of musical notation; and exercises designed to further understanding of musical notes, chords, and many other musical aspects.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin