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music stand

American  

noun

music stands plural
  1. a pedestal or rack designed to hold a score or sheet of music in position for reading.


music stand British  

noun

  1. a frame, usually of wood or metal, upon which a musical score or orchestral part is supported

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of music stand

First recorded in 1755–65

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Between the TG Band, blue twinkle lighting and wielding a music stand like a frenetic maestro, the alt-comedy vet orchestrated a masterclass in elevating concept comedy.

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 2024

The show mixing fashion and music closed with Hayden’s “Farewell” symphony, written as a protest, and each musician put down their instruments, turned off their music stand lights and exited the stage as they finished.

From Seattle Times Feb. 25, 2024

PEORIA, Ariz. — Like a violin virtuoso using a new music stand, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado noticed a difference right away.

From Washington Times Feb. 23, 2023

Stephens races onstage to tape a set of lyrics to a music stand.

From Washington Post Mar. 11, 2022

In front of him were his microphone and a music stand holding the script marked with cues and timings from the previous rehearsal.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

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