What is the common name for the system of five horizontal lines and four spaces upon which musical notes and symbols are traditionally placed in Western music notation?
ByAhmed Akber
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Last Updated13 Aug 2026
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The Staff (or stave) is the fundamental framework in Western music notation. The pitch of a note is determined by its vertical position on the lines or spaces of the staff.