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clef

14 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. clef (noun)
  2. alto clef (noun)
  3. bass clef (noun)
  4. C clef (noun)
  5. countertenor clef (noun)
  6. F clef (noun)
  7. G clef (noun)
  8. mezzo-soprano clef (noun)
  9. roman à clef (noun)
  10. soprano clef (noun)
  11. tenor clef (noun)
  12. treble clef (noun)
  13. viola clef (noun)
  14. violin clef (noun)

clef

noun \ˈklef\

Definition of CLEF

: a sign placed at the beginning of a musical staff to determine the pitch of the notes
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Origin of CLEF

French, literally, key, from Old French, from Latin clavis — more at clavicle
First Known Use: circa 1577

Rhymes with CLEF

chef, deaf, ef, f, kef, lev, ref, teff

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