bass clef
music
Also known as: F clef
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The bass clef, also known as the F clef, is a musical symbol placed at the beginning of a musical staff. It sets the pitch reference for the staff, specifically indicating the position of the F below middle C. In modern notation, this F is located on the fourth line from the bottom of the staff. The bass clef is typically used for instruments and voices that have a lower range, such as the bassoon, cello, and trombone. It is one of three main clef symbols used today, alongside the treble and C clefs.12
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