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noun
A musical symbol of the Western classical tradition, indicating the pitch of written notes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a clef that puts middle C on the third line of a staff
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: alto clef
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Broader terms: clef
History
Derived from its usage primarily in viola music.
Across languages
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