Ledger Line (Noun)
Meaning
A short line; a notation for extending the range above or below the staff.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The ledger line allowed the composer to expand the musical range beyond the confines of the standard staff.
- Musical notation used ledger lines to extend the range of notes, conveying complex ideas and melodies.
- A series of ledger lines were employed to help the cellist achieve the desired pitch in the musical piece.
- The use of ledger lines added depth to the melody, accommodating the cellist's demand for variety and contrast.
- Composers relied on ledger lines to notate the high-pitched strings of the violin, easily replicating the high-pitched sound.