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flat

nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/bɨˈmɔl/be·mol

Definition

1

A graphical sign (♭) used in musical notation to indicate that the note to which it is applied should be played a semitone lower than its natural pitch.

Usage examples

“The key signature has two flats.”
“Play an E flat in that measure.”

Antonyms

Common combinations

flat signB flatkey with flatsdouble flat