Stave or Staff

Is the fundamental framework of music notation, upon which symbols (like notes) are placed. The lines on a basic five-line staff are designated a number from one to five, the bottom line being the first one and the top line being the fifth.

Leger line

 Bar line

Used to separate measures/beats and connect the upper and lower staffs

Double bar line

Used to separate two sections or phrases of music.

Brace

Connects two or more lines of music that are played simultaneously

Treble Clef

Also called the G clef because the centre of the spiral rests on the second-from bottom line -the G line

Bass Clef

Also called the F clef, the line or space between the dots in this clef is the F below middle C (which is where the curved part of the sign with a Black Circle rests on)

Alto Clef

Also known as the 'C clef', this clef points to the line representing middle C. Positioned here, it makes the centre line on the staff middle C, and is referred to as the "alto clef." This clef is used in modern notation for the viola, a stringed instrument similar to the violin.

Neutral Clef

Used for pitchless instruments, such as percussion. Each line can represent a specific percussion instrument within a set, such as in a drum set.

Octave Clef

The Octave Clef is is a normal treble clef symbol with the number 8 printed above or below. The number 8 directs the musician to play the music an octave lower than indicated (with the number 8 below the treble clef as seen in the picture) or an octave higher than indicated (with the number 8 above the treble clef).