English Explanatory Dictionary

tablature

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of musical notation indicating fingering rather than the pitch of notes, commonly used for stringed instruments.
  2. An engraved tablet, or a painting on a wall or ceiling, or sometimes a picture in general.
  3. A division of the skull into two tables.

Pronunciation

/ˈtæblət͡ʃɜ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tablature.wav

Word forms

tablature tablatures tabulature

Etymology

From French, from Italian tavolatura, from Latin tabulatura, from tabula.

Synonyms

tab

Derived words

organ tablature
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