ledger line

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Noun ledger line has 1 sense

ledger line, leger line - a short line; a notation for extending the range above or below the staff
--₁ is a kind of line
--₁ is a part of musical notation

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Ledger Line

Description:

A ledger line, also known as a leger line, is a shortened line that extends above or below the staff in musical notation, used to notate pitches that are outside the range of the staff.

Sample Sentences:

The high note was notated with a ledger line above the treble clef.
The bassoonist had to quickly read the notes on the ledger lines below the bass clef.
When transcribing a piano piece, the composer added ledger lines to accommodate the extended range of notes.

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