Which clef positions middle C on the fourth line from the bottom?

• A. Tenor clef
• B. Bass clef
• C. Treble clef
• D. Alto clef

Answer: (A)

Identifying where middle C sits in different clefs is what this question tests. In the tenor clef, which is a C clef, middle C is located on the fourth line from the bottom of the staff. This placement sets C4 on that line, guiding how the rest of the notes read in that clef. By contrast, treble clef puts middle C on the first ledger line below the staff, bass clef puts it on the first ledger line above the staff, and alto clef places C on the middle line of the staff. Knowing these familiar placements helps you read music across different instrument ranges quickly.