treble clef


treble clef

noun

Definition of TREBLE CLEF

1
: a clef that places G above middle C on the second line of the staff

Origin of TREBLE CLEF

1treble; from its use for the notation of treble parts
First Known Use: 1825

Rhymes with TREBLE CLEF

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