fake book
A "fake book" is an essential tool for musicians, especially in jazz, providing basic elements of songs for quick learning and improvisation.
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Definition
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(technical, informal)A collection of lead sheets containing melodies and chord progressions to help musicians quickly learn and perform songs.
Example
- Jazz musicians often rely on a fake book to improvise during performances.
- She brought her fake book to the gig to ensure she could play any requested song.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fake book":
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