treble clef

noun

, Music.

a sign that locates the G above middle C, placed on the second line of the staff, counting up; G clef.

treble clef

music the clef that establishes G a fifth above middle C as being on the second line of the staff

First recorded in 1795–1805

How does treble clef compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

Her glorious voice extends from D on the third line of the bass clef to C on the second leger line above the treble clef.

The treble clef is used in notation for all but the lowest register.

Sometimes the treble clef is used in notation for the bass clarinet.

After learning the treble clef the child passes on to learn the bass with great ease.

Hence care must be taken to write the treble clef on the second, and the bass clef on the fourth line of its stave.

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