middle c

mid·dle c

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mid-l see]
- /ˈmɪd l si/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mid-l see]
- /ˈmɪd l si/

Definitions of middle c words

noun middle c the note indicated by the first leger line above the bass staff and the first below the treble staff. 1
noun middle c music: central note on piano 1
noun middle c the note graphically represented on the first ledger line below the treble staff or the first ledger line above the bass staff and corresponding in pitch to an internationally standardized fundamental frequency of 261.63 hertz 0
noun middle c the musical note on the first ledger line below the treble staff and the first above the bass staff 0
noun middle c the corresponding tone or key 0

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Origin of middle c

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40

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Parts of speech for Middle c

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middle c popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

middle c usage trend in Literature

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