Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

read-music

verb

/rēd ˈmyo͞ozɪk/

Definition

The ability to understand and interpret written musical notation.

Examples

She learned to read music so she could play her favorite songs on the piano.
Being able to read music opens up a world of possibilities for musicians.
He struggled at first, but with practice, he quickly became adept at reading music.

Meaning

Reading music involves recognizing notes, rhythms, and other musical symbols on sheet music, allowing a musician to perform a piece of music as intended by the composer.