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lead sheet

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a sheet containing the words and melody for a song (and some indication of harmony) written in simple form

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For example, a lead sheet may indicate chords such as C major, D minor, and G dominant seventh. Source: Internet

Detailed lead moldings are used as decorative motifs used to fix lead sheet. Source: Internet

For example, the " lead sheet " for a jazz tune may only indicate the melody and the chord changes. Source: Internet

Songs may be learned and passed on "by ear" (as in traditional folk songs); from a recording or lead sheet (in jazz and pop) or from detailed music notation (in classical music). Source: Internet

Specialized notation conventions A lead sheet A chord chart. Source: Internet

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