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tenor clef

tenor clef

noun Music.
a sign locating middle C on the next to the top line of the staff.


Origin:
1800–10
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Tenor clef is always a great word to know.
So is flat. Does it mean:
sequence of notes or chords indicating completion of a composition, section, phrase
tone lowered a half step in pitch
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tenor clef
 
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See also C clef the clef that establishes middle C as being on the fourth line of the staff, used for the writing of music for the bassoon, cello, or tenor trombone

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