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Meaning of "sight-reading" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SIGHT-READING

sight-reading  [ˈsaɪtˌriːdɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SIGHT-READING

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verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sight-Reading is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SIGHT-READING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

sight-reading

Sight-reading

Sight-reading is the reading and performing of a piece of written music, specifically when the performer has not seen it before, also called a prima vista. Sight-singing is often used to describe a singer who is sight-reading.

Definition of sight-reading in the English dictionary

The definition of sight-reading in the dictionary is the act of singing or playing music in a printed or written form without previous preparation.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SIGHT-READING


bleeding
ˈbliːdɪŋ
breeding
ˈbriːdɪŋ
cross-breeding
ˈkrɒsbriːdɪŋ
exceeding
ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ
feeding
ˈfiːdɪŋ
inbreeding
ˈɪnbriːdɪŋ
interbreeding
ˌɪntəˈbriːdɪŋ
leading
ˈliːdɪŋ
linebreeding
ˈlaɪnˌbriːdɪŋ
map-reading
ˈmæpˌriːdɪŋ
mind-reading
ˈmaɪndˌriːdɪŋ
misleading
mɪsˈliːdɪŋ
misreading
mɪsˈriːdɪŋ
nonbreeding
ˌnɒnˈbriːdɪŋ
outbreeding
ˌaʊtˈbriːdɪŋ
preceding
prɪˈsiːdɪŋ
proofreading
ˈpruːfˌriːdɪŋ
reading
ˈriːdɪŋ
reeding
ˈriːdɪŋ
stockbreeding
ˈstɒkˌbriːdɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SIGHT-READING

sight
sight bill
sight draft
sight gag
sight unseen
sight-read
sight-reader
sightable
sighted
sighter
sighting
sightless
sightlessly
sightlessness
sightlier
sightliest
sightline
sightliness
sightly
sights

WORDS THAT END LIKE SIGHT-READING

according
beading
degrading
downloading
fading
first reading
grading
heading
homesteading
insider trading
invading
lading
loading
pleading
recommended reading
roading
self-loading
shading
trading
unloading
wading

Synonyms and antonyms of sight-reading in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sight-reading» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SIGHT-READING

Find out the translation of sight-reading to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sight-reading from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sight-reading» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

视奏
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lectura a primera vista
570 millions of speakers

English

sight-reading
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दृष्टि पढ़ने
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البصر القراءة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

чтение с листа
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

leitura à primeira vista
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দৃষ্টিশক্তি-পড়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lecture à vue
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bacaan penglihatan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vom-Blatt-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

視力読書
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

초견
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngeling-eling
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đọc nốt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பார்வை-வாசிப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दृष्टी वाचन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

deşifre
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lettura a prima vista
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

czytanie wzroku
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

читання з листа
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

vedere - lectură
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θέαμα - ανάγνωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bladlees
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

prima vista
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sight- lesing
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sight-reading

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SIGHT-READING»

The term «sight-reading» is regularly used and occupies the 102.786 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SIGHT-READING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sight-reading» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sight-reading» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sight-reading

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SIGHT-READING»

Discover the use of sight-reading in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sight-reading and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Jazz Guitar Sight-Reading
Etudes, studies and duets designed to enhance music reading skills, specifically written for the jazz player. Inlcudes an explanation of musical symbols and helpful suggestions to make sight-reading easy.
Adam Levy, 1997
2
Sight Reading Guitar
A simple, straightforward, fun system for learning to sightread on the guitar.
David Stark, Josquin Des Pres, 1999
3
Sight Reading for the Contemporary Guitarist
It is now important for a working guitarist to be as proficient at sight reading as any brass or woodwind player. Rhythms in this book are extremely complex, compelling the player to focus on learning the guitar fretboard.
Tom Bruner, 2011
4
Piano - Guided Sight-Reading
Table of Contents: Foreword xi The Story of the Sight-Reading Method 3 The Problems of Sight-Reading 13 What is the correct way to practice sight-reading 14 How is the ability to practice sight-reading in this - man-ner developed 15 What is ...
Leonhard Deutsch, 2008
5
Play at first sight: the ultimate musician's guide to better ...
The enclosed play-along CD incorporates a variety of musical styles and can be used with many of the exercises throughout the book. Play at First Sight will be an invaluable tool in helping you to become a better sight-reader!
Lalo Davila, 2006
6
Four star sight reading and ear tests [music] : daily ...
Book 5 includes an introduction of ornaments to sight-reading exercises and weekly tests, original compositions and excerpts from standard repertoire, and two-part and chorale textures.
Boris Berlin, Andrew Markow, Scott McBride Smith, 2002
7
Sight Reading: The Rhythm Book
This book was designed to develop sight reading and rhythmical skills for instrumentalists and vocalists by presenting a course of progressive lessons and studies specifically aimed at these areas. The most important element in becoming a ...
Alex Pertout, 2010
8
Routes To Sight Reading for Guitarists
Aimed at those who are interested in learning to read music for the classical, acoustic or electric guitar, this guide starts at the total beginner stage and takes the reader on a musical journey where they will learn the notes on the ...
Chaz Hart, 2006
9
Lines: Sight Singing and Sight Reading Exercises
Arnold's workbook contains sight reading and sight singing exercises for one to four voices. Learn part singing or use for multiple voice sight reading. Audio files of all exercises can be downloaded for free on the Internet.
Bruce E. Arnold, 2001
10
Super Sight-reading Secrets: An Innovative, Step-by-step ...
Written for all keyboardists (classical, jazz, rock), this book is a goldmine for students, teachers, and professionals alike. The book reduces the process of sight-reading into individual components.
Howard Richman, 1986

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SIGHT-READING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sight-reading is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Stilwell students get state honors
Brian Jones, Jr. and Jacob Lay have earned honors with the prestigious All-State Sight-reading Chorus. This is the second consecutive year for Jones. Lay was ... «News-Daily.com, Jan 15»
2
Brownwood Band Students earn Sweepstakes Award at UIL Concert …
Students from the Brownwood High School Band competed at the Region 7 UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contest at Llano High School Tuesday, March 25. «Brownwood Bulletin, Apr 14»
3
A Converted Skeptic's Report on a Visit to 8-Year-Old Mozart
The boy's sight-reading performance was “masterly,” and surpassed that of his accompanying father, who faltered once or twice; “on which occasions the son ... «The Slatest, Dec 13»
4
I Will Destroy This Robot Sheet-Music Sight-Reader, I Swear I Will
Sight-reading complex musical notation takes years of training, hundreds or thousands of hours of practice, sitting in front of the piano, a metronome drilling its ... «Popular Science, Nov 12»
5
Infant Intelligentsia: Can Babies Learn to Read? And Should They?
But it is stunningly obvious that the boy is sight-reading the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution at an age when most tots can't tell an a from a b. When an ... «Pacific Standard, Sep 12»
6
Tommy Tedesco: The Most Famous Guitarist You've Never Heard Of
And Tedesco strongly disagreed there was no “art” in sight-reading and playing someone else's music. “I don't think of it as written music – it's written notes – you ... «Gibson, Apr 12»
7
Friendswood Junior High choir wins at concert and sightreading
The Concert Choir received straight superior ratings in the concert division and straight excellent ratings in sight-reading. These girls have a positive attitude, ... «Your Houston News, Mar 12»
8
Is Giftedness Nothing More than Good Genes?
Scoring a point for the “nurture” side of the debate, those with more hours of practice did do better at sight-reading. But — score one for “nature” — the number of ... «Brain Blogger, Nov 11»
9
SmartMusic 2012 Introduces New Vocal and Sight-Reading
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MakeMusic, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMUS) announced the release of SmartMusic 2012. The latest version of the interactive music ... «Business Wire, Aug 11»
10
For Sight-Reading Music, Practice Doesn't Make Perfect
Sight-reading is the ability to play sheet music on an instrument with little or no preparation. - Having a strong ability to remember pieces of relevant information ... «Discovery News, Jun 10»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Sight-Reading [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/sight-reading>. Apr 2024 ».
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