Ontario K–8 curriculum · Glossary

rhythmic (or stick) notation

Definition

Rhythmic notation is a way to write down music using simple symbols like lines and dots to show how long or short notes should be played, without showing the actual tune.

rhythmic (or stick) notation is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.

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