What are the different musical symbols and their uses?

Musical symbols serve various purposes in notation to convey information about how music should be played or sung. Common symbols include the staff, which organizes notes; clefs, indicating pitch range; notes and rests, representing sound duration; dynamics symbols, indicating volume levels; and articulations, detailing how notes should be executed (e.g., staccato or legato). Additionally, key signatures and time signatures provide context regarding the tonality and rhythmic structure of the piece. Together, these symbols create a comprehensive language for musicians to interpret and perform music accurately.