The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TABLATURE
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What does TABLATURE mean?
TABLATURE noun- A form of musical notation indicating fingering rather than the pitch of notes, commonly used for stringed instruments.
- An engraved tablet, or a painting on a wall or ceiling, or sometimes a picture in general.
- A division of the skull into two tables.