treble clef

noun

1
: a clef that places G above middle C on the second line of the staff
2

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The listening second graders, most of whom wore uniforms (light-blue polo shirts, dark-blue pants and skirts) were sitting on a rug decorated with eighth notes, piano keys, and a second-grader-size treble clef. Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026 Sounds of the deep, burbly bass-baritone exhaust dancing atop the engine’s upper intake sounds in the treble clef—utterly magnificent. Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025 Visually, it is known for a dramatic deep dive that lifts up into a loop and, from the sky, the track layout resembles a treble clef. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025 With a teal and black color scheme, this bracelet features a silver-tone treble clef note on its front and has an adjustable design to fit any wrist. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 1 Oct. 2022 When that realization hits, the visual effects kick in, with Larson wiping away the 30 to reveal a treble clef. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2021 There’s the title of his fourth album, Purpose, tattooed on his torso; there’s also the treble clef and Japanese Kanji character for music found on his neck and right arm, respectively. Liam Hess, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2021

Word History

Etymology

treble entry 1; from its use for the notation of treble parts

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of treble clef was in 1667

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“Treble clef.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treble%20clef. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

treble clef

noun
1
: a clef that places G above middle C on the second line of the staff
2

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