clef Meaning & Definition
/klɛf/
What Does Clef Mean?
Clef is used as a noun meaning A symbol found on a musical staff that indicates the pitches represented by the lines and the spaces on the staff.
Clef: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //klɛf// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | clefs |
Clef Definition (Noun)
- A symbol found on a musical staff that indicates the pitches represented by the lines and the spaces on the staff
Synonyms of Clef
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Clef synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Clef
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Clef in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
clef (plural clefs)
Words That Rhyme With Clef
Origin of Clef
Borrowed from Middle French clef, from Latin clāvis (“a key”). Doublet of clave and clavis.
Clef Pronunciation
You say clef as //klɛf//. It has 1 syllable.