Middle C
ˈmɪdəl siː
Definition

Definition of Middle C - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

music noteTECH.note C located near the center of a pianoTECH.
  • She played Middle C to start the song.
  • Middle C is a reference point for beginners.
  • The pianist tuned the instrument starting with Middle C.
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notation
symbol in music showing G above middle C on second line
A440
frequency of 440 hertz for A above middle C
music
the note two octaves above middle C
music
musical clef putting middle C on the fourth line of the staff
music
clef placing middle C on the third line
music
movable clef placing middle C on a staff line
clarinet
lowest range of the clarinet up to B♭ above middle C
staff position
clef placing F below middle C on the fourth line

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  1. French:do central, ...
  2. German:eingestrichenes C, ...
  3. Italian:Do centrale, ...
  4. Spanish:Do central, ...
  5. Portuguese:Dó central, ...
  6. Chinese:中央C, ...
  7. Japanese:中央のド, ...
  8. Arabic:دو الوُسْطى, ...
  9. Hebrew:דוֹ אֶמְצָעִי, ...
  10. Russian:нота до первой октавы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нота до першої октави, ...
  12. Hindi:मिडिल C, ...
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