music roll

American  

noun

1. a roll of perforated paper for actuating a player piano.

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music roll British  

noun

1. a roll of perforated paper for use in a mechanical instrument such as a player piano

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Etymology

Origin of music roll

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Except for taking photos and getting her nephew to hang the plaques in her music room, Tyler says she won't be doing "anything special" to celebrate the spectacular milestones.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Epstein, a pianist, also built a remote music room, seen here in 2019 when it had blue stripes on the outside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

There’s also an indoor pool, which Joel had covered up so he could use the space as a music room, because of its excellent acoustics.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

“I don’t know what pop music David Yow’s listening to,” he deadpanned during a video interview from the combination library and music room of his Nashville home.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2024

The floors of the dining halls, the ballroom, and the music room were lined with thin mattress pads for refugees.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys