Alto Clef
C Clef
Alto Clef, also known as the C clef, is a musical notation symbol used to indicate the pitch of written notes, typically used for instruments such as viola, English horn, and trombone. In the Alto Clef, the middle line of the staff represents the pitch of middle C, and other notes are written above or below the staff depending on their pitch.
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