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sightread

Verb (transitive)

Definition: To read and perform a piece of music at first sight without having seen or practiced it before.

Example sentence: She has a remarkable ability to sightread complex musical scores effortlessly.

Verb (intransitive)

Definition: To read and perform written music by sight without prior preparation.

Example sentence: The experienced pianist can sightread fluently, effortlessly playing any piece put in front of him.

Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to the ability to read and perform music at first sight without prior practice.

Example sentence: The sightread skills of the violinist enabled her to play in an orchestra without needing much rehearsal time.