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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

middle c

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.95 in modern English

Syllables
mid-dle c
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The musical note note C4, with a pitch of approximately 261.6 hertz in concert pitch.

noun

The key on a piano or other keyboard instrument corresponding to this note.

Inflected Forms

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

Phrases

bass C high C low C treble C grand C

Frequently Paired Words

bass C high C low C treble C grand C

Questions

What does middle c mean?
The musical note note C4, with a pitch of approximately 261.6 hertz in concert pitch.

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