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clef in German

clef in German is Schlüssel, Notenschlüssel — clef means a symbol placed at the start of a musical staff that shows which pitches the lines and spaces represent.

clef in German

Schlüssel
noun
(music) A symbol found on a musical staff that indicates the pitches represented by the lines and the spaces on the staff [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
Notenschlüssel
noun
(music) A symbol found on a musical staff that indicates the pitches represented by the lines and the spaces on the staff [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

What does "clef" mean?

  1. noun A symbol placed at the start of a musical staff that shows which pitches the lines and spaces represent.
    "The treble clef sits at the top of the piano score."
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clef in a sentence

  • The treble clef sits at the top of the piano score.
  • Bass instruments are usually written in the bass clef.

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What is "clef" in German?
"clef" in German is Schlüssel, Notenschlüssel. clef means: A symbol placed at the start of a musical staff that shows which pitches the lines and spaces represent.
How do you use "clef" in a sentence?
Example: "The treble clef sits at the top of the piano score." In German, "clef" is Schlüssel, Notenschlüssel.
Are there other ways to say "clef" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "clef": Schlüssel, Notenschlüssel.
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