sheet music
Americannoun
noun
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the printed or written copy of a short composition or piece, esp in the form of unbound leaves
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music in its written or printed form
Etymology
Origin of sheet music
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Musicologists guided the AI's musical output using sheet music.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
In the 19th century, a song that sold 2,000-5,000 copies of sheet music could be considered a hit; a blockbuster moved 10,000-20,000.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026
When Hill visited to assess the damage, he found scattered across the hillside pages of burnt sheet music he had used to practice on a piano that once graced the living room.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025
This time, Turner didn’t want the sheet music, just a recording of the familiar theme song.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025
Ms. Holly also gave me blank sheet music and encouraged me to compose original songs on the piano.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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