Notenständer

music stand (portable)

noun NOH-ten-shtaen-der Rare

Usage Note

Notenständer is a foldable or adjustable stand used to hold sheet music when practising or performing. It is the standard household or small-ensemble term, while Notenpult often implies a more substantial orchestral stand.

Examples

"Stell den Notenständer etwas näher, damit ich die Noten besser lesen kann."

Natural Translation

Move the music stand a little closer so I can read the notes better.

Literal Translation

Place the notes-stand a bit nearer so that I the notes better read can.

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