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viola clef

viola clef noun: a musical symbol of the Western classical tradition, indicating the pitch of written notes.

Noun

viola clef (plural viola clefs)

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

Synonyms of viola clef

Forms of viola clef

pluralviola clefs

Origin of viola clef

Derived from its usage primarily in viola music.

Questions about viola clef

What does viola clef mean?
Viola clef means a musical symbol of the Western classical tradition, indicating the pitch of written notes.
What part of speech is viola clef?
Viola clef is a noun.
What is the plural of viola clef?
The plural of viola clef is viola clefs.

Words near viola clef in the dictionary

  1. viol block
  2. viol blocks
  3. viola
  4. viola bastarda
  5. viola bastardas
  6. viola clef
  7. viola clefs
  8. viola d'amore
  9. viola da braccio
  10. viola da gamba
  11. viola da gambas

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