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mid·dle c
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middle Cnoun
the note designated by the first ledger line below the treble staff; 261.63 hertz
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middle Cnoun
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.
middle Cnoun
The key on a piano or other keyboard instrument corresponding to this note.
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middle C
Middle C is the name given to the musical note C which is in the middle of the piano keyboard. It is also known as C4 in scientific pitch notation because it corresponds to a frequency of approximately 261.63 Hz. This is the C note that is located near the middle of most piano keyboards and is often used as a reference point in music.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of middle C in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of middle C in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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