"note-bash" meaning in English

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Verb

IPA: /ˈnəʊtˌbæʃ/ [Received-Pronunciation] Forms: note-bashes [present, singular, third-person], note-bashing [participle, present], note-bashed [participle, past], note-bashed [past]
Etymology: From note + bash, as an allusion to bashing the keys of a piano in an unmusical fashion when first learning a piece. Etymology templates: {{com|en|note|bash}} note + bash Head templates: {{en-verb}} note-bash (third-person singular simple present note-bashes, present participle note-bashing, simple past and past participle note-bashed)
  1. (chiefly intransitive, UK, music, informal) To learn the most basic aspects of a piece of music (such as the notes and rhythm) via rote repetition, without regard for tempo, dynamics, style or musicality; typically done when first learning a new piece, as a way to understand it and build muscle memory. Tags: UK, informal, intransitive Categories (topical): Music Synonyms: note bash

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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