"Parsons code" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Parsons codes [plural]
Etymology: Developed by Denys Parsons for his 1975 book The Directory of Tunes and Musical Themes. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Parsons code (plural Parsons codes)
  1. A simple notation used to identify a piece of music through the falling and rising motion of its pitch. Wikipedia link: Parsons code Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-Parsons_code-en-noun-YVH1AZLf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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