musical notation
[ˈmjuːzɪkəl noʊˈteɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: musical notations
notação musical
1. A system of symbols and marks used to represent musical sounds, rhythms, and instructions for performers
The composer wrote the melody using standard musical notation on the staff.
O compositor escreveu a melodia usando notação musical padrão na pauta.
2. The visual representation of music through written symbols such as notes, rests, clefs, and time signatures
Learning to read musical notation is essential for classical musicians.
Aprender a ler notação musical é essencial para músicos clássicos.
3. Any system of signs and symbols that conveys musical information in written form
Different cultures have developed their own forms of musical notation throughout history.
Diferentes culturas desenvolveram suas próprias formas de notação musical ao longo da história.
Musical notation is fundamental to Western classical music tradition in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it is taught in conservatories and music schools as an essential skill. In the USA, it is standard in formal music education. Both countries use the same system of musical notation based on five-line staves, though some Brazilian music genres like samba and forró may incorporate alternative notational systems.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →