LEDGER LINE Definition & Meaning

ledger line

noun

Also Also called added line. Music. a short line added when necessary above or below the staff to increase the range of the staff.
Angling. a line so set that both the bait and sinker rest on the bottom.

ledger line

noun

music a short line placed above or below the staff to accommodate notes representing pitches above or below the staff
angling a line using ledger tackle

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Origin of ledger line¹

1690–1700 ledger line fordef 2; 1880–85 ledger line fordef 1

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Bender testified that it was not his job to look at the ledger line by line.

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Extra ledger lines may be added to show a note that is too high or too low to be on the staff.

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There may not be a ledger line item showing the effect of these efforts on a company’s profitability, but these entrepreneurs believe there is an impact.

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Place what I have said to the right side of my friendly account in your ledger lines!

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In order to avoid using numerous ledger lines the music is written an octave higher.

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