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
Crumb considered the art of musical notation his sole parallel talent to composing, referring to it as “musical calligraphy.”
From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 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
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