Subject

Sheet Music

Saint Cecilia and an Angel — Orazio Gentileschi

Sheet Music is a subject in art. The gallery holds 200 works in this subject in art, including works by Henry Lerolle, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Rembrandt van Rijn.

Sheet music is a handwritten or printed form of musical notation that uses musical symbols to indicate the pitches, rhythms, or chords of a song or instrumental musical piece. Like its analogs – printed books or pamphlets in English, Arabic, or other languages – the medium of sheet music typically is paper (or, in earlier centuries, papyrus or parchment).

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Key artists

Works

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sheet Music?

Sheet music is a handwritten or printed form of musical notation that uses musical symbols to indicate the pitches, rhythms, or chords of a song or instrumental musical piece.

How many Sheet Music works does Artifact World Gallery have?

Artifact World Gallery holds 200 public-domain Sheet Music works, all free to view and download.

Who are the key Sheet Music artists?

Key Sheet Music artists in the collection include Henry Lerolle, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Rembrandt van Rijn.

Where can I see Sheet Music works?

Sheet Music works in the collection are held by Victoria and Albert Museum, National Gallery of Art and Museum of Modern Art.