music notation
nounUK /ˈmjuːzɪk nəʊˈteɪʃən/
US /ˈmjuːzɪk noʊˈteɪʃən/
Music notation is a way of writing music down with special symbols so people can play it later.
The teacher showed us the music notation for 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' on the board.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The system of symbols used to represent musical sounds, including notes, rests, and clefs.
Learning music notation helps you read a song you have never heard.
3. The act or process of writing down music using symbols.
Music notation takes practice, but it lets composers share their songs with the world.
4. A particular style or method of writing music, such as standard notation or tablature.
Guitar players often use a different kind of music notation called tab.