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ENGLISH DICTIONARY
Enharmonic
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(music) Describing two or more identical or almost identical notes that are written differently when in different keys. (Whether they are identical and what the exact equivalences are depends on the tuning used.).
Definitions by Sense
(music) Describing two or more identical or almost identical notes that are written differently when in different keys. (Whether they are identical and what the exact equivalences are depends on the tuning used.)
(music) Of or pertaining to a tetrachord.
Example Sentences
C sharp is enharmonic to D flat in twelve-tone equal temperament, but in most other tuning systems they are distinct pitches.
Enharmonic means (music) Describing two or more identical or almost identical notes that are written differently when in different keys. (Whether they are identical and what the exact equivalences are depends on the tuning used.).
What is a synonym for enharmonic?
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What is the opposite of enharmonic?
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How do you use enharmonic in a sentence?
C sharp is enharmonic to D flat in twelve-tone equal temperament, but in most other tuning systems they are distinct pitches.