sam

(v.) to learn or play a song by ear
originated in Chile as an acronym SSAM (sin saber antemano which translates to "without knowing beforehand"

Shane: Can you play the song 1000 Miles for me?

Dale: No, I need the sheet music to play a new song.
Christian: I've never played it but if I listen to the song I can sam it.

Shane: Awesome!

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