Music Notation
Definition
Music notation is a system of writing down music using symbols and markings to represent pitch, rhythm, dynamics, and other musical elements.
Related terms
Staff: A set of horizontal lines where musical notes are placed.
Clef: A symbol at the beginning of each staff that determines which pitches correspond to which lines and spaces.
Time Signature: A symbol indicating the number of beats per measure and what type of note receives one beat.
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AP Music Theory - AP Music Theory Multiple Choice Help (MCQ)
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