notate

[ noh-teyt ]

verb (used with object)

, no·tat·ed, no·tat·ing.

1. to note, mark, or set down in a system of notation:

   The book describes how to notate music for instruments and voice.

notate

/ nəʊˈteɪt /

verb

1. to write (esp music) in notation

Word History and Origins

Origin of notate¹

First recorded in 1865–70; from Latin notāt-, stem of notātus past participle of notāre “to mark, note, identify”

Word History and Origins

Origin of notate¹

C20: back formation from notation

Example Sentences

His video “Pro Musician Jams With Street Performer on Subway” notates a saxophonist on the London Underground as he spontaneously engages a guitarist in a version of Big Joe Turner’s “Shake, Rattle and Roll.”

From New York Times

At various points, he notates the gruesome reality of combat: “Have you ever seen a severed hand or foot, or a decapitated head, just lying somewhere far away from the body it belonged to ... ?”

From National Geographic

Rather than create traditional paintings or sculpture, these artists did things like play games, mail postcards, cook meals and offer instructions inspired by notated musical scores.

From New York Times

Changes are notated with an air of neutrality.

From Los Angeles Times

To actually see this performed, they needed tens of thousands of dollars to professionally notate the score; hire musicians and a conductor; and secure the time and venues to rehearse and, eventually, perform “Unforgettable Sunrise.”

From Los Angeles Times