music stand
noun
a pedestal or rack designed to hold a score or sheet of music in position for reading.
music stands
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pluralof music stand.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Fellow R&B royalty Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton were perfect additions to the lineup of seasoned vets whose music stands the test of time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2026
For playwrights and theater companies, these bare-bones readings — usually just actors performing with scripts on music stands — are a critical part of developing new work.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
One particularly voluminous scarlet dress drew gasps of admiration from Radio 3 presenter Georgia Mann, who commented: "I'm surprised she hasn't knocked over any music stands yet".
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2023
But country music stands out as a place that was already fixated on its past.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 11, 2022
They were surrounded by folding chairs, music stands, and painted scenery from last year’s spring play.
From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead
