A1 noun Neutre

sheet music

/ʃiːt ˈmjuː.zɪk/

Musical notation printed on separate sheets of paper rather than bound in a book. It provides the notes and instructions for musicians to perform a specific piece of music.

Exemples

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I need to buy some sheet music for my piano lesson tomorrow.

I need to buy some sheet music for my piano lesson tomorrow.

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The orchestra members were provided with the official sheet music before the rehearsal.

The orchestra members were provided with the official sheet music before the rehearsal.

3

Do you have the sheet music for that new pop song?

Do you have the sheet music for that new pop song?

Famille de mots

Nom
sheet music
Apparenté
musician
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'sheet' of paper that tells you how to play 'music'.

Quiz rapide

The violinist forgot her ______ at home, so she had to play from memory.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : sheet music

Exemples

1

I need to buy some sheet music for my piano lesson tomorrow.

everyday

I need to buy some sheet music for my piano lesson tomorrow.

2

The orchestra members were provided with the official sheet music before the rehearsal.

formal

The orchestra members were provided with the official sheet music before the rehearsal.

3

Do you have the sheet music for that new pop song?

informal

Do you have the sheet music for that new pop song?

4

The archive contains rare examples of 19th-century sheet music used in local theaters.

academic

The archive contains rare examples of 19th-century sheet music used in local theaters.

5

Our retail store manages a large inventory of digital sheet music for professional clients.

business

Our retail store manages a large inventory of digital sheet music for professional clients.

Famille de mots

Nom
sheet music
Apparenté
musician

Collocations courantes

read sheet music read sheet music
piano sheet music piano sheet music
a piece of sheet music a piece of sheet music
digital sheet music digital sheet music
print sheet music print sheet music

Phrases Courantes

read music

to understand musical notation

sight-read

to play music at first sight

music stand

the device used to hold sheet music

Souvent confondu avec

sheet music vs lyrics

Lyrics are only the words of a song, while sheet music includes the melody and musical notes.

sheet music vs tablature

Tablature (tabs) is a simplified notation for stringed instruments, whereas sheet music uses standard notation.

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Notes d'usage

Sheet music is typically used as an uncountable noun. To refer to a single item, use the phrase 'a piece of sheet music'.

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Erreurs courantes

Avoid saying 'a sheet music'. Instead, use 'some sheet music' or 'this piece of sheet music'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'sheet' of paper that tells you how to play 'music'.

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Origine du mot

From 'sheet' (a thin piece of paper, from Old English 'sciete') and 'music' (the art of sound, from Greek 'mousike').

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun Often used with 'some' or 'any' Quantified with 'piece of'
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Contexte culturel

Before the invention of the phonograph, sheet music was the primary way people shared and enjoyed popular music in their homes.

Quiz rapide

The violinist forgot her ______ at home, so she had to play from memory.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : sheet music

Plus de mots sur music

melody

A1

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

note

A1

In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

scale

A1

A musical scale is a set of musical notes ordered by pitch, going up or down in a specific pattern. It acts like a ladder of sounds that musicians use to create melodies and harmonies.

sharp

A1

In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

flat

A1

In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

beat

A1

The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.

bar

A1

In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.

time signature

A1

A time signature is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music. It tells the musician how many beats are in each measure and which note value represents one beat.

instrument

A1

An object that is played to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum. It can also be a tool used by scientists or doctors to do very exact work.

violin

A1

A musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It is known for its high-pitched, expressive sound and is used in many types of music, especially classical and folk.

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