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“sheet music” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigakufu

Example

この曲の楽譜を見ています。ko no kyoku no gaku fu o mi te i ma su

I am looking at the sheet music for this song.

Illustration for 楽譜 (sheet music)

How to say “sheet music” in Japanese

“Sheet music” in Japanese is 楽譜 (gakufu).

Gives performers a visible plan of a musical work, including its notes, rhythm, and structure.

Full entry for 楽譜: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 楽譜

作曲家は完成した楽譜を出版社に送りました。sak kyoku ka wa kan sei shi ta gaku fu o shup pan sha ni oku ri ma shi ta

The composer sent the completed sheet music to the publisher.

Tips for using 楽譜

  • A score can contain several instruments' parts at once, whereas sheet music often refers to the notation intended for one performer or instrument.

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