Western music notation

Western music notation is a system that visually represents musical sounds on paper. It uses symbols like staff lines, notes, and rhythms to indicate pitch, duration, and timing. The staff consists of five lines and four spaces, with notes placed on or between lines to show pitch. The shape and position of notes determine their length (e.g., whole, half, quarter). Additional symbols guide dynamics, expression, and tempo. This standardized system allows musicians worldwide to interpret and perform compositions consistently, making complex music accessible and precise without needing to hear it first.