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Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
A ledger line or leger line is used in Western musical notation to notate pitches above or below the lines and spaces of the regular musical staff . A line slightly longer than the note head is drawn parallel to the staff, above or below, spaced at the ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
alt. A musical notation to inscribe notes outside the lines and spaces of the regular musical staff; a line slightly longer than the note is drawn parallel to the staff, above or below, spaced at the same distances as the notes within the staff. n. A musical ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a short line; a notation for extending the range above or below the staff [syn: leger line ]

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Ledger \Ledg"er\(l[e^]j"[~e]r), n. [Akin to D. legger layer, daybook (fr. leggen to lay, liggen to lie), E. ledge, lie. See Lie to be prostrate.] A book in which a summary of accounts is laid up or preserved; the final book of record in business transactions, ...