double sharp

double sharp
1. a symbol (×) that raises by two semitones the pitch of the following note.
2. a note or tone marked or affected by such a symbol.

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  • double sharp — n. a sign (✖ or ♯♯) placed before a note to show that it is to be raised two semitones …   English World dictionary

  • double sharp — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms double sharp : singular double sharp plural double sharps music a) a musical note that is played or sung two semitones higher than usual b) the symbol for this note …   English dictionary

  • double-sharp — doubˈle sharpˈ noun (music) 1. A note already sharp sharpened again by a semitone 2. A sign ( ) indicating this • • • Main Entry: ↑double …   Useful english dictionary

  • double sharp — dou′ble sharp′ n. mad a symbol (♯♯) that raises by two semitones the pitch of the following note …   From formal English to slang

  • double sharp — noun a musical notation of two sharps in front of a note indicating that it is to be raised by two semitones • Hypernyms: ↑sharp …   Useful english dictionary

  • double sharp — (Music) symbol that precedes a note to show the player that it must be raised by two half notes …   English contemporary dictionary

  • double sharp — noun a sign ( ) placed before a musical note to indicate that it is to be raised two semitones. ↘a note so marked or raised …   English new terms dictionary

  • double sharp — /dʌbəl ˈʃap/ (say dubuhl shahp) noun 1. a symbol on a music score that raises a note by two semitones. 2. a note marked and affected by this symbol …  

  • double dièse — фр. [дубль диэ/з] double sharp англ. [дабл. ша/ап] дубль диез …   Словарь иностранных музыкальных терминов

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