stave
Plural
staves
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a set of horizontal lines and spaces on which musical notes are written
A stave is a set of five horizontal lines used in musical notation to represent different pitches. Notes are placed on or between these lines to indicate their pitch, with the position of each note showing its height in the musical scale. The stave helps musicians read and interpret the music by providing a visual framework for the notes and symbols used in a piece.
- The composer wrote the melody on the treble stave, while the bass stave carried the accompanying harmonies.
- Each stave in the score represents a different instrument or vocal part in the ensemble.
- The conductor emphasized the importance of reading the notes accurately on the stave during rehearsals.
- Students learning to read music begin by familiarizing themselves with the lines and spaces of the stave.
- The pianist's sheet music featured multiple staves, allowing for complex piano arrangements with both hands.
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one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket
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