Accidental
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British pronunciation/ˌæksɪdˈɛntə‍l/
American pronunciation/ˌæksəˈdɛnəɫ/, /ˌæksəˈdɛntəɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "accidental"

Accidental
01

a symbol placed before a note to indicate that it should be played higher or lower than it is written in the key signature

accidental definition and meaning

What is an "accidental"?

An accidental is a musical symbol used to temporarily alter the pitch of a note. It appears before a note and includes sharp (♯), flat (♭), natural (♮), double sharp (♯♯), and double flat (♭♭). A sharp raises the note by one half step, a flat lowers it by one half step, and a natural cancels any previous sharps or flats. A double sharp raises the note by two half steps, while a double flat lowers it by two half steps. Accidentals affect only the note they precede and remain in effect for the measure in which they appear.

accidental
01

occurring unexpectedly or without prior planning

accidental definition and meaning
02

not of prime or central importance

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