楽譜

• Reading: がくふ
• Romaji: gakufu
• Kanji breakdown: 楽 (gaku) — music, pleasure; 譜 (fu) — notation, score, record
• Pronunciation: /ɡa.kɯ.ɸɯ/

Meaning

Sheet music; a written or printed musical score.

A noun referring to the written notation of a musical piece. Encompasses everything from simple melody sheets to full orchestral scores. Used by musicians, students, and music enthusiasts. The ability to read 楽譜 (楽譜が読める) is a commonly discussed skill in music education.

Examples

1. ピアノの楽譜をオンラインで購入した。 I purchased piano sheet music online.
2. 楽譜が読めなくても耳で覚える人もいる。 Some people learn by ear even if they can't read sheet music.
3. 指揮者は楽譜を見ずにオーケストラを指揮した。 The conductor led the orchestra without looking at the score.

Usage Guide

Context: music, education, performance

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 楽 (music, pleasure) + 譜 (notation, record, genealogy). 譜 carries the sense of a systematic written record, applied here to musical notation.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal