page turn
Reader's forward motion
A page turn is the act of moving from one page to the next in a book, magazine, or document.
In music, it refers to the moment a performer must flip to the next page of sheet music—often requiring a dedicated page turner for pianists.
In publishing and design, page turns are considered when laying out content: The reveal should happen after a page turn for dramatic effect.
Digital reading preserves the concept through swipe gestures or tap zones that simulate the physical action.
- flipQuick turning motion
- leafPlant's photosynthetic organ
- paperPressed pulp for writing
- rustleSoft crackling sound
- chapterDivision of a book
next chapter · reading · book lover · thumb · corner · crinkle · spine · novel · fingertip · crisp · paper cut · sheet · browse · skim · forward · back · crease · swipe
- physical actionsbow, curtsy, handshake, wave, salute
- picture bookspicture book, picture books, illustrations, storybook, storybook art
- e-readersKindle, kindle, e-reader, e-ink, e-ink display
- gamebooksbranching paths, multiple endings, choices, alternate endings, narrative choices
- transitionstransition, blending, segue, fade, changeover
- comicscomic books, comic book, comic strip, comic art, comic panel
page turnbookmarking
Saving a location reference
bookmark · stopping point · pause · staying put · setting aside
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