chiavetta
noun
chia·vet·ta
\kyəˈvetə, kyäˈ-\
Definition of chiavetta
chiavette
\-etē\: a clef (as one of the C clefs) formerly used to shift temporarily the pitch range of a staff carrying a voice part and so avoid the use of ledger lines
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Origin and Etymology of chiavetta
Italian, diminutive of chiave key, clef, from Latin clavis key — more at clavicle
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