Notate (Verb)
Meaning
Put into notation, as of music or choreography; "Nowadays, you can notate an entire ballet; in the old days, the steps had to be memorized".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The composer carefully notated every detail of the symphony, ensuring that the musicians could accurately perform it.
- Dancers rely on the choreographer to notate the intricacies of each step in a way that they can understand.
- Using computer software, the musician notated her new composition and began rehearsing it with her band.
- The dance instructor notated the main movements of the ballet, so the students could refer to them during practice.
- By notating the score ahead of time, the arranger was able to save the orchestra from having to improvise during the recording session.