Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sight-read
verb
/sʌɪt riːd/
Definition
To read music or text fluently at first sight, without prior practice or rehearsal.
Examples
- She is able to sight-read complex piano pieces with ease.
- During the rehearsal, the musicians had to sight-read the new arrangement.
- Many actors are trained to sight-read scripts effectively during auditions.
Meaning
Sight-reading involves interpreting and performing music or reading text for the first time without preparation.
Synonyms
- read at first sight
- improvise
- interpret
