neutral clef

noun

A symbol used for pitchless instruments, such as some of those used for percussion instruments, for which each line can represent a specific percussion instrument within a set, such as in a drum set.

Meanings

nounneutral clef (plural neutral clefs)

plural neutral clefs

  1. entertainmentA symbol used for pitchless instruments, such as some of those used for percussion instruments, for which each line can represent a specific percussion instrument within a set, such as in a drum set.
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APA

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Chicago

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