Staff

A five-line, four-space figure where music is notated

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Written by Sam Blakelock
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Music is notated on the staff, a series of five lines and four spaces where musical pitches are displayed.
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We know the name and pitch of the notes based on their position within the staff – higher notes are higher on the staff, and lower notes are lower on the staff.

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