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tablature

tab·la·ture [ tábblə chr, tábblə chər ] (plural tab·la·tures)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. special musical notation: a musical notation in which the notes themselves are not represented, but rather the hand positions required to play them. It is used especially in early lute and modern popular guitar music.

2. engraved tablet: a tablet or other flat surface that has been engraved or painted

[Late 16th century. Via French< Italian tavolatura< tavolare "set to music" < tavola "table"]
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