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.
ant
Common collocations
flat signB flatkey with flatsdouble flat
Etymology
Do francês 'bémol', por sua vez do latim 'b molle' (si brando).