How to pronounce clef
American English pronunciation
KLEF
- IPA
- /ˈklɛf/
- Syllables
- KLEF (1 syllable)
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What clef means
The symbol at the start of a line of music that shows the pitch
In a sentence: Our music teacher drew a big curly clef at the start of each line.
Where it comes from: It's the French word for key, from the Latin word for key.
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