Meaning & use
bar line
A vertical line drawn across a musical staff to mark the division between measures.
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The composer added an extra bar line to separate the two contrasting phrases.
Beginning students often struggle to keep their notes aligned correctly with each bar line.
A note on using this word
A bar line marks the boundary between measures, while a double bar line signals the end of a section or an entire piece.
Words with a similar meaning
measure line
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