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musical score, sheet music
A written or printed representation of music using musical notation; the physical sheets or document containing the notes to be performed.
譜面を見ながら演奏した。
I played while reading the sheet music.
この曲の譜面を持っていますか。
Do you have the sheet music for this piece?
プロの演奏家は譜面を見なくても弾けることが多い。
Professional musicians can often play without looking at the sheet music.
USAGE:
譜面 is commonly used among musicians and in music education. It refers to the physical document or display of musical notation.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 譜面を読む (to read sheet music)
- 譜面台 (music stand)
- 譜面通りに弾く (to play exactly as written)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 譜面: the physical score/sheet music (practical, musician's term)
- 楽譜: musical score (slightly more formal/general)
- スコア: full orchestral score (from English "score")