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notation

[noh-tey-shuhn] / noʊˈteɪ ʃən /


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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

Villanueva refiled the case, alleging that he’d suffered emotional distress and that the “do not rehire” notation made it difficult for him to find a job.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

The waltz has minor errors in rhythm and notation but Mr McClellan said he is sure that Chopin is behind it.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2024

Both became industry standards for digital music notation throughout the 2000s, launching regular updates and holding a sort of “duopoly” over the space, as Dorico’s product marketing manager, Daniel Spreadbury, characterized it to me.

From Slate • Sep. 26, 2024

Students who are already familiar with notation and basic musical definitions can skip the first sections and begin with this introduction to the physical basis of music.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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