ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sharp-and-a-half

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Sharp-and-a-half is a noun meaning (music) In microtonal music, a note played three quarter tones higher than a natural.

Meaning

(music) In microtonal music, a note played three quarter tones higher than a natural.

Synonyms for sharp-and-a-half

Depending on context, synonyms include sesquisharp.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include demisharp, sharping, quartertone, sharp, half tone, minim.

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