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leger line

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun leger line has 1 sense
  1. 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

Definitions from the Web

Leger Line

Definition: A leger line is a small horizontal line added above or below the staff to extend the pitch range of a musical staff, allowing additional notes to be notated.

Example sentences:

  1. The musician added a leger line below the staff to correctly notate the lower octave notes.
  2. In the piano sheet music, the leger line above the treble clef indicated the high notes that needed to be played with the right hand.
  3. When composing for a large ensemble, it is common to use leger lines to write notes that extend beyond the regular staff range.

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