tablature
noun/ˈtæblətʃə(r)/
/ˈtæblətʃər/
(also tab)
[uncountable, countable]- a way of representing musical notes on paper by showing the position of the fingers on a musical instrument rather than the actual notes; an example of this
- The book contains lyrics and guitar tablatures for over 100 songs.
Word Originlate 16th cent.: from French, probably from Italian tavolatura, from tavolare ‘set to music’.Want to learn more?
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