Klucz wiolinowy
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What it means
Literally “violin key.” The treble clef in music notation — the symbol placed at the beginning of a staff to indicate the pitch of the notes. Also called ‘klucz skrzypcowy’.
Vocabulary
- klucz — key; clef (in music)
- wiolinowy — violin (adjective)
Grammar note
Nominative masculine. In music, 'klucz' means clef — a different sense from the everyday 'key' meaning.
Cultural context
Music education is strong in Poland — the treble clef is one of the first symbols children learn in music class.
Intermediate
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