Lead Sheet
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /leed-sheet/
Also spelled or known as: Fake Sheet
Plural: Lead Sheets
Related: Sheet Music
What does Lead Sheet mean? A simplified form of written music that contains the lyrics and music of a song
Lead Sheets typically includes the melody, lyrics, and chord symbols for a song without a full arrangement. Songwriters are often obligated to deliver lead sheets under a songwriter agreement. Lead sheets are widely used by songwriters, publishers, performers, arrangers, and educators.
Lead Sheet synonyms: Fake Sheet, Melody Sheet, Chord Sheet
Example sentence: “The publisher requested a lead sheet with the copyright registration.”
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