"shape note" meaning in English

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Noun

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

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