-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Examples of sheet music in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
As the couple branched out into collecting other rare books, plus paintings and sheet music, the storage question became more pressing still.
—Andrea Mays, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2024
But earlier songs were subject to the Copyright Act of 1909, which required that songwriters submit transcribed sheet music, known as deposit copies.
—Ben Sisario, New York Times, 2 May 2024
Use open cubbies or shelves to stash vinyl records, music books, sheet music, and more.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2023
Another group of sixth graders, each holding a violin or a cello, read out notes from sheet music.
—Emma Green, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
Lost sheet music from George Gershwin’s first full-length musical has resurfaced nearly a century after it was last performed.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Mar. 2024
For some budding musicians (and even old pros), the very sight of sheet music can elicit a fight-or-flight response, bringing up painful memories of strict piano teachers and high-pressure recitals.
—Tristan Geary, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2024
Norwegian pianist Rune Alver carefully unfolded the brittle sheet music and began caressing the keys of the baby grand.
—Stephen Cox, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
This best-selling model has 200 tones, 200 rhythms, 40 demos, a stand for sheet music, and more.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 1 Mar. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'sheet music.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1852, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near sheet music
Cite this Entry
“Sheet music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheet%20music. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
sheet music
noun
: music printed on unbound sheets of paper
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share