alto clef

alto clef

alto clef

n. The C clef positioned to indicate that the third line from the bottom of a staff represents the pitch of middle C.

alto clef

n (Music, other) the clef that establishes middle C as being on the third line of the staff. Also called: viola clef See also C clef

al′to clef`

n. a sign locating middle C on the third line of the staff. [1875–80]

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alto clef - a clef that puts middle C on the third line of a staffviola clefclef - a musical notation written on a staff indicating the pitch of the notes following it

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