De oído
Example: Ella toca el piano solo de oído, sin partituras.
Definition
"De oído" is an adverbial phrase used in music to describe playing or performing an instrument by ear, without reading written music or sheet music. For example, playing piano 'de oído' means relying solely on listening and memory rather than written notes.
Etymology
The phrase "de oído" literally means 'from the ear' in Spanish, highlighting the origin of musical knowledge through listening. It reflects the practice of learning music by hearing rather than by reading notation, a tradition dating back to times when sheet music was less accessible.
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