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flat

nounmasculinetécnico/bɨˈmɔl/low

be·mol

Definition

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.
The key signature has two flats.
Play an E flat in that measure.
Common collocations
flat signB flatkey with flatsdouble flat

Etymology

Do francês 'bémol', por sua vez do latim 'b molle' (si brando).

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