treble clef

tre·ble clef

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [treb-uh l klef]
- /ˈtrɛb əl klɛf/
- /ˈtreb.l̩ klef/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [treb-uh l klef]
- /ˈtrɛb əl klɛf/

Definitions of treble clef words

noun treble clef a sign that locates the G above middle C, placed on the second line of the staff, counting up; G clef. 1
noun treble clef musical symbol indicating pitch 1
countable noun treble clef A treble clef is a symbol that you use when writing music in order to show that the notes on the staff are above middle C. 0
noun treble clef the clef that establishes G a fifth above middle C as being on the second line of the staff 0
noun treble clef a sign on a staff, indicating the position of G above middle C on the second line 0
noun treble clef the range of notes on a staff so marked 0

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Origin of treble clef

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805

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Parts of speech for Treble clef

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treble clef popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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