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notation

[noh-tey-shuhn] / noʊˈteɪ ʃən /


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"At the start of the lesson, I would go through how to play the musical notation, and then the lesson would just be silent focus on trying to learn this musical notation," he says.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Ms. Chan examines the process by which scales and music notation came to the page.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 23, 2026

Shortly after “In C,” Riley gave up the use of notation, devoting himself to keyboard improvisation and his vocal raga practice.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2025

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

Just being able to read simple notation will help build your confidence.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

Epstein’s calendar suggests Epstein was also a patient: The files include notations for blood draws and follow-ups over several years.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 4, 2026

Bourne wasn't sure how Scott-Warren would respond to the Holinshed notations, describing him as "very conservative" when it comes to reaching such verdicts.

From Science Daily May 15, 2024

Pedro’s notations, though repetitious and even tedious, opened my eyes to his meticulous nature, the way he viewed each dollar as one that couldn’t fall through the cracks.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 26, 2024

Turns out his caddie had used a level on the practice green and put some notations in the book.

From Seattle Times Dec. 3, 2023

There were notations like “Rolex watch, $900, recovered” and “Pearls, antique, $500, not recovered.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor




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