shape note
nounDefinition of shape note
: one of a system of seven notes showing the musical scale degree by the shape of the note head
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Tradition of sacred choral music using shape note music. — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Fun and free events this weekend in Cincinnati," 4 Apr. 2018 Tradition of sacred choral music using shape note music. — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Fun and free events this weekend in Cincinnati," 4 Apr. 2018 Tradition of sacred choral music using shape note music. — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Fun and free events this weekend in Cincinnati," 4 Apr. 2018 Tradition of sacred choral music using shape note music. — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Fun and free events this weekend in Cincinnati," 4 Apr. 2018 Tradition of sacred choral music using shape note music. — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Fun and free events this weekend in Cincinnati," 4 Apr. 2018 Tradition of sacred choral music using shape note music. — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Fun and free events this weekend in Cincinnati," 4 Apr. 2018 Tradition of sacred choral music using shape note music. — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Fun and free events this weekend in Cincinnati," 4 Apr. 2018 Tradition of sacred choral music using shape note music. — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Fun and free events this weekend in Cincinnati," 4 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'shape note.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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