Sight-read (Verb)
Meaning
Perform music from a score without having seen the score before; "He is a brilliant pianist but he cannot sightread".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- Her skills in sight-reading allowed her to adapt quickly to new musical compositions during rehearsals.
- After years of studying music, he was finally able to sight-read complex pieces with ease and accuracy.
- The conductor tested the new pianist's ability to sight-read by handing him an unfamiliar score during the audition.
- The renowned cellist was known for her exceptional ability to sight-read and her precision in playing unfamiliar compositions.
- Despite being a talented violinist, she struggled to sight-read during performances and preferred to be well-rehearsed beforehand.