Definitions:

1. A form of musical notation used primarily for fretted stringed instruments such as the guitar, bass, and lute. NOUN
   • The composer meticulously crafted the tablature for the mandolin, ensuring precise fingering and timing.
2. A way of writing music that is easy to read, showing the strings, holes, or keys to be played, and using numbers, letters, or other symbols to show how to play them. NOUN
   • The music book included both standard notation and tablature to accommodate different types of learners.
3. Form of music writing that indicates instrument fingering rather than musical pitches. NOUN
   • The music teacher carefully drew the tablature on the whiteboard, explaining the fundamentals of guitar playing.

Synonyms:

• finger notation
• fret notation
• printed music