Key Signature

Musical Symbol

The sharps or flats at the beginning of each staff line, indicating the key of the piece.

More Musical Symbol Terms

A clef symbol (𝄢) indicating that the fourth line of the staff represents F below middle C.

A symbol at the beginning of a staff indicating the pitch of the notes on the lines and spaces.

A symbol (𝄐) indicating that a note or rest should be held longer than its written value, at the performer's discretion.

A symbol (♭) that lowers a note by one half step.

A small ornamental note played quickly before the main note, adding decoration to a melody.

Short lines added above or below the staff to extend its range for higher or lower notes.