Musical Score (Noun)
Meaning
A written form of a musical composition; parts for different instruments appear on separate staves on large pages; "he studied the score of the sonata".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The conductor studied the musical score before the symphony's premiere to ensure perfect harmony among the orchestra members.
- Musical scores from the Baroque period are known for their complex and intricate notation.
- To transcribe the song for her solo piano performance, she began by carefully writing out the musical score from memory.
- Each section of the choir received a copy of the musical score with their respective parts highlighted.
- By examining the musical score of Beethoven's Symphony No 5, one can gain a deeper understanding of his musical genius.