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Key Signature

The set of sharps or flats at the beginning of a staff indicating the key

Category
keys
Pronunciation
KEE SIG-nah-chur
Origin

English

Length
99 words · 1 min read

About Key Signature

A key signature is a notational shorthand placed after the clef at the start of each staff line. It tells the performer which notes are consistently sharpened or flattened throughout the piece, avoiding the need to write accidentals on every occurrence.

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