Which instruments and vocal parts commonly use the treble clef?

In musical notation, the treble clef—also known as the G clef—is used for instruments and voices that occupy a higher pitch range.1

Instruments and vocal parts that commonly use the treble clef include:

• Violins: As the primary string instrument in the orchestra with a higher pitch, the violin is notated in the treble clef.2
• Tenor Voices: Music for the tenor voice is typically written in an octave-transposing treble clef, indicated by a small "8" beneath the symbol to signify that the notes are sung an octave lower than written.1

While many instruments utilize this clef, others—such as the viola, which uses the alto clef—rely on different clefs to better accommodate their specific ranges.12