What is definition staves?

Staves are musical notation symbols consisting of a set of horizontal lines and spaces on which musical notes and symbols are written. Staves are also commonly referred to as staffs. They are used in Western classical music as well as in many other musical traditions. The number of lines in a staff can vary, but the most common is five lines. Each line and space on the staff represents a specific pitch, and the notes placed on the staff tell the musician what pitch to play or sing. Staves can also include various other symbols such as clefs, key signatures, time signatures, and musical symbols such as sharps, flats, and naturals. In addition to sheet music, staves can also be used in music notation software and MIDI devices.