clef
B1 · Intermediate★☆☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a symbol in written music that tells you which notes to play.
When to Use
📚Academic Writing⚙️Technical
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“The treble clef is used for high notes in music.”
“Can you draw a bass clef on the staff?”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A symbol found on a musical staff that indicates the pitches represented by the lines and the spaces on the staff
Related Words
Synonyms:
musical symbolkey sign
Word Family:
treble clefbass clef