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note-bash

(chiefly, intransitive, UK, music, informal) To learn the most basic aspects of a piece of music (such as the notes and rhythm) via rote repetition, without regard for tempo, dynamics, style or musica

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(chiefly, intransitive, UK, music, informal) To learn the most basic aspects of a piece of music (such as the notes and rhythm) via rote repetition, without regard for tempo, dynamics, style or musicality; typically done when first learning a new piece, as a way to understand it and build muscle memory.

I hate note-bashing - we've been doing it all afternoon!
Origin: From , as an allusion to bashing the keys of a piano in an unmusical fashion when first learning a piece. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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