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The bass clef, also known as the F clef, is a musical symbol used to indicate the pitch of written notes. It is typically placed at the beginning of a musical staff, defining the lower range of pitches for that staff. The symbol itself is a stylized representation of the letter 'F', with two dots positioned on either side of the fourth line from the bottom of the staff. This fourth line is therefore designated as F below middle C.

The bass clef is primarily used for instruments and vocal ranges that typically play in the lower register. Common instruments that use the bass clef include the cello, double bass, bass guitar, trombone, tuba, bassoon, and the left hand of the piano. It is also used for the lower notes of baritone and bass singers. Understanding the placement of notes on the bass clef staff is crucial for musicians playing these instruments or singing these parts, as it dictates the specific pitches to be performed. The notes on the lines, from bottom to top, are G, B, D, F, and A. The notes in the spaces, from bottom to top, are A, C, E, and G.