bass clef

noun

1

: a clef placing the F below middle C on the fourth line of the staff

2

: the bass staff

Examples of bass clef in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It is not signed by Chopin, but the penmanship matched his, including his distinctive bass clef as well, as his doodling characteristic. — Hannah Peart, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024

Adding to the spark was Murphy’s take, whose details are being kept below the bass clef. — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2022

Beginners and professionals alike unite to reimagine holiday classics — in the bass clef only. — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2022

So the notes and chords of the bass clef, my left hand to be specific, were never truly learned properly. — Ellyn Laub, sun-sentinel.com, 20 Aug. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1737, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bass clef

• chef
• deaf
• ref

Kids Definition

bass clef

noun

1

: a clef that places the F below middle C on the fourth line of the staff

2

: bass staff