"shape note" meaning in All languages combined

See shape note on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} shape note (uncountable)
  1. A system of music notation designed to facilitate choral singing, and the style of psalmody associated with it. The heads of the notes are of various shapes, not always round. Wikipedia link: shape note Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Music Synonyms: shape-note
    Sense id: en-shape_note-en-noun-cdYq94Lf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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