An ampersand (&) is a symbol that represents the word “and”. It originated from the ligature of the Latin word et, which also means “and”. The term “ampersand” comes from the phrase “& per se and”, which was shortened by English speakers over time. The treble clef is a symbol used in Western music notation to indicate the pitch of higher-pitched notes. It’s also known as the G-clef because the innermost curl of the symbol encircles the note G on the second line of the staff.