tenor clef
noun
: the C clef when placed on the musical staff to indicate that middle C is on the fourth line from the bottom of the staff see clef illustration
Word History
Etymology
so called from the fact that such a staff is most convenient for writing notes within the tenor voice range
First Known Use
1714, in the meaning defined above
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