tablatură

[ta.bla.tu.ˈrə]
nounfemininepl: tablaturi
tablatura
1. A form of musical notation used primarily for stringed instruments that shows finger positions on the strings and frets rather than traditional musical notes
The guitarist learned the song using tablature instead of sheet music.
O guitarrista aprendeu a música usando tablatura em vez de partitura.
2. A system of notation that represents the strings and frets of a guitar or similar instrument
Tablature is especially popular among self-taught musicians.
A tablatura é especialmente popular entre músicos autodidatas.
Tablature has become increasingly popular in Brazil and across Latin America as a more accessible way for beginners and self-taught musicians to learn guitar and other stringed instruments. It is widely used in online tutorials and guitar communities, making it especially prevalent among younger musicians and in popular music genres like forró, sertanejo, and samba.
NYC Slang
tab
Synonyms / Sinônimos
notație pe frețenotație pentru chitarătab
Antonyms / Antônimos
partituranotație muzicală standard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tablatura
Standard term used in music education and guitar instruction
Rio de Janeiro
tab
Informal abbreviation commonly used among musicians
São Paulo
tablatura
Formal usage in music schools and conservatories
Portugal
tablatura
Less commonly used; traditional notation preferred in classical settings

Related Words

chitarăcoardăfretnotație muzicală

Related Idioms & Phrases

ler tablatura
escrever em tablatura
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