ledger line

ledger lineNotes F (left) and B (right) are shown on ledger lines.

ledger line

n. Music A short line placed above or below a staff to accommodate notes higher or lower than the range of the staff.

ledger line

n 1. (Music, other) music a short line placed above or below the staff to accommodate notes representing pitches above or below the staff 2. (Angling) angling a line using ledger tackle

ledg′er line`

n. a short line added above or below a musical staff to accommodate an increase in range.

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Noun

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ledger line - a short line; a notation for extending the range above or below the staffleger lineline - a mark that is long relative to its width; "He drew a line on the chart"musical notation - (music) notation used by musicians

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