1. staves - Noun
3. Staves - Proper noun
of Staff
pl. of Staff.
pl. of Stave.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA bracket is an additional vertical line joining staves, to show groupings of instruments that function as a unit, such as the string section of an orchestra. Source: Internet
A single vertical line drawn to the left of multiple staves creates a system, indicating that the music on all the staves is to be played simultaneously. Source: Internet
By 14 January, Wagner had completed the first draft of the opera on between two and three staves. Source: Internet
For the most part, the consumed plant life in spring, predominantly roots immediately post-hibernation and grasses later in spring, is not highly nutritious for bears and mainly staves off hunger and starvation until more nutritious food is available. Source: Internet
In this instance, middle C is centered between the two staves, and it can be written on the first ledger line below the upper staff or the first ledger line above the lower staff. Source: Internet
Each of the staves shown above has seven notes and one rest. Source: Internet