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noun
The flatted 5th scale degree in the blues scale.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Synonyms: flat five
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Any of the notes that produce the characteristic clashes with the underlying harmony associated with blues music. The flatted third, flatted fifth and flatted seventh can all be considered blue notes when played over major or dominant chord progressions, while only the flatted fifth will clash with minor chord progressions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a flattened third or seventh
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: note, musical note, tone
History
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