TENOR CLEF Definition & Meaning

tenor clef

noun

Music.

a sign locating middle C on the next to the top line of the staff.

tenor clef

noun

the clef that establishes middle C as being on the fourth line of the staff, used for the writing of music for the bassoon, cello, or tenor trombone See also C clef

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of tenor clef¹

First recorded in 1800–10

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The tenor clef is also frequently used in orchestral works.

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In four instances, the original used a C clef centered on the third space to notate a vocal tenor clef.

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All the other parts are to be read as printed, proper attention being given to the alto and tenor clefs used in the parts of the trombones and violas.

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Exit whistling in the tenor clef; and keeping their hearts up, like a man.

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These have been transcribed using a modern vocal tenor clef.

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tenor tenor cor

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