ledger line

noun

variants or less commonly leger line
: a short line added above or below a musical staff to extend its range

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ledger line was in 1697

Dictionary Entries Near ledger line

Cite this Entry

“Ledger line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ledger%20line. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

ledger line

noun
: a short line added above or below a musical staff for notes that are too high or too low to be placed on the staff
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