viola clef

Meanings

nounviola clef (plural viola clefs)

A musical symbol of the Western classical tradition, indicating the pitch of written notes.
Synonyms: alto clef

nounA musical symbol of the Western classical tradition, indicating the pitch of written notes.

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nouna clef that puts middle C on the third line of a staff

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Derived from its usage primarily in viola music.

German Bratschenschlüssel

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