middle C

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middle C (plural middle Cs or middle C's)

  1. (music) A specific musical note, particularly the note C4, at approximately 261.6 hertz, appearing at the middle of the alto staff and directly between the treble and bass staves.
  2. (music) The key on a piano or other keyboard instrument corresponding to this note.

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