music rack
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Definition
- Noun:
- A light stand for holding sheets of printed music: A "music rack" is a piece of equipment, often found on a musical instrument like a piano or a stand-alone accessory, designed to hold pages of sheet music at a convenient height and angle for a performer to read.
Usage
- The primary use of "music rack" is to refer to the physical support for sheet music.
- It is typically used in contexts related to musical performance, practice, or instruction.
Examples
- Noun:
- The pianist adjusted the height of the music rack before beginning her recital.
- Please place the new score on the music rack of the grand piano.
- He bought a portable music rack for his violin lessons.
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific and functional. It is not commonly used in figurative or idiomatic expressions.
- In orchestral settings, individual music racks might be attached to players' chairs or stands.
Variants and Related Words
- Music stand (n): This is a more common synonym, often referring to a free-standing version of a music rack.
- The conductor asked the cellist to get a taller music stand.
- Lyric stand (n): A similar stand sometimes used by vocalists or speakers, which may be lighter or smaller.
- Sheet music holder (n): A descriptive phrase for the same object.
Synonyms
- Music stand: A stand, often with a collapsible tripod base, for holding sheet music.
- Score holder: A less common term that can refer to a rack or stand for holding musical scores.
Antonyms
- There is no direct antonym for this physical object. Contextual opposites might involve the absence of a support, such as playing from memory or having the music on the floor.
Related Phrases
- Turn the page: A common action required when using a music rack during performance.
- Sight-read from the rack: To perform music by reading it directly from the sheets placed on the music rack.
Noun
- a light stand for holding sheets of printed music