musical notation

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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

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

Although he never learned to read musical notation, Mr. Smith had an early ability to pick out tunes on the piano and other instruments.

From Washington Post • Oct. 1, 2021

Schoolteacher Hildegarde Withers uses a musical notation on a blackboard to solve the murder of a young colleague.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2020

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