music stand
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of music stand
First recorded in 1755–65
Example Sentences
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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
Jeff Dailey, the group’s director, glanced up encouragingly from his music stand.
From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2023
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
“No, Mila, it didn't. I was watching. You kicked that music stand on purpose.”
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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