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Wordabulary

clef

Pronunciation
Noun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

A symbol placed at the start of a line of music to show the pitch of the notes.

"The treble clef tells you where the note G sits on the staff."

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The treble _____ tells you where the note G sits on the staff."

Answer: clef

In your own words, what does "clef" mean?

A symbol placed at the start of a line of music to show the pitch of the notes.

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