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notation

[noh-tey-shuhn] / noʊˈteɪ ʃən /


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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

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

So much so that, not long after notation became generally available, we start seeing the names of composers attached to pieces.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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