noun
- plural of clef; symbols placed at the beginning of a musical staff to indicate the pitch of the notes
Usage: music
Examples
- The treble and bass clefs are the most commonly used clefs in piano music.
- Students must learn to read both clefs to play piano effectively.
- The alto clef is positioned between the treble and bass clefs.
- Different instruments use different clefs depending on their range.
- She practiced reading music in various clefs to improve her sight-reading skills.
- The orchestra score showed multiple clefs for different instrument sections.