Reading music involves understanding the symbols and notations used to represent musical sounds. Musicians use a system of notes, rests, and other markings on a staff to convey pitch, rhythm, and dynamics. Each note corresponds to a specific sound, while rests indicate silence. To read music, one must learn the staff, which consists of five lines and four spaces, and the clefs that define the pitch range. The treble clef is commonly used for higher-pitched instruments, while the bass clef is for lower-pitched ones. Mastering these elements allows musicians to interpret and perform written music accurately.