stave
/steΙͺv/
B1 Β· Intermediateβ
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Simple Meaning
a set of five lines used to write music.
When to Use
πAcademic WritingβοΈTechnical
Intermediate β can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
βCan you draw the notes on the stave correctly?β
βHe learned to read music by studying the stave.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
A set of five horizontal lines and four spaces used in musical notation to represent pitch.
βThe composer wrote the melody on the treble stave for the violin part.β
Related Words
Synonyms:
staffstaff lines
Word Family:
staves