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lead sheets

lead sheets is the plural of lead sheet.

Meaning of lead sheet

Noun

lead sheet (plural lead sheets)

  1. A form of written music that specifies the melody, lyrics, and harmony.
    • A lead sheet is often the only form of written music used by a small jazz ensemble. One or more musicians will play the melody while the rest of the group improvises an appropriate accompaniment.

Questions about lead sheets

What is lead sheets the plural of?
Lead sheets is the plural of lead sheet.

Words near lead sheets in the dictionary

  1. lead sandwich
  2. lead sandwiches
  3. lead screw
  4. lead screws
  5. lead sheet
  6. lead sheets
  7. lead shot
  8. lead singer
  9. lead singers
  10. lead single
  11. lead singles

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