What is another word for fake book?
Pronunciation: [fˈe͡ɪk bˈʊk] (IPA) 
A fake book is a musical book that contains sheet music for songs, with simplified arrangements that include just the melody and chords, without any accompanying lyrics. There are several synonyms for the term "fake book", including lead sheet, chord chart, and real book. A lead sheet is similar to a fake book in that it only includes the melody and basic chord progression. A chord chart is a simple document that contains the song's chords illustrated by letter and number symbols. The real book is a common term referring to a series of fake books containing jazz standards and tunes. Although they may be called by different names, all of these resources are designed to help musicians quickly learn and play songs.
