Sightread: meaning, definitions and examples

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sightread

 

[ หˆsaษชtหŒriหd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

music performance

Sight reading is the practice of reading and performing music at first sight. It involves interpreting the notes, rhythms, dynamics, and articulations on the page without prior rehearsal or practice. Effective sight reading requires a solid understanding of musical notation and the ability to make quick decisions about the music. This skill is particularly important for musicians working in ensembles, where they may need to read new pieces on short notice.

Synonyms

first-time reading, immediate performance, instant interpretation.

Examples of usage

  • She has excellent sight reading skills.
  • He was able to sight read the piano piece flawlessly.
  • They practiced sight reading every week.
  • The orchestra relied on their sight reading abilities during rehearsals.

Translations

Translations of the word "sightread" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ler ร  primeira vista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเค‡เคŸ เคฐเฅ€เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sichtlesen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membaca langsung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะธั‚ะฐั‚ะธ ะท ะปะธัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czytaฤ‡ z nut

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ–ๅฅใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lecture ร  vue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ leer a primera vista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถrerek okuma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฆ‰ํฅ ์—ฐ์ฃผํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฑุงุกุฉ ุณุฑูŠุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤรญst z not

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤรญtaลฅ z not

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง†ๅฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ branje z lista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sjรกรฐu lestur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะทะฑะตะฝ ะพา›ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒ“แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ— แƒ™แƒ˜แƒ—แƒฎแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถzlษ™ oxuma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lectura a primera vista

Etymology

The term 'sight reading' derives from the practice of musical performance whereby musicians are required to interpret and play a piece of music directly from the written score without prior rehearsal. The first known use of the term dates back to the early 20th century, correlating with the growing emphasis on musical literacy and the need for musicians to adapt quickly in performance situations. The practice was influenced by various teaching methods that stressed the importance of fluency in reading music. Historically, sight reading sessions were often integrated into music education, helping students develop their ability to read various musical notations efficiently. In contemporary music pedagogy, sight reading remains a critical component of training for both classical and contemporary musicians, reflecting its enduring significance in the music community.