Clef
Musical Symbol
A symbol at the beginning of a staff indicating the pitch of the notes on the lines and spaces.
More Musical Symbol Terms
Bass Clef
A clef symbol (𝄢) indicating that the fourth line of the staff represents F below middle C.
Fermata
A symbol (𝄐) indicating that a note or rest should be held longer than its written value, at the performer's discretion.
Flat
A symbol (♭) that lowers a note by one half step.
Grace Note
A small ornamental note played quickly before the main note, adding decoration to a melody.
Key Signature
The sharps or flats at the beginning of each staff line, indicating the key of the piece.
Ledger Line
Short lines added above or below the staff to extend its range for higher or lower notes.