Standard Lemma guide

E-flat

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A tone one semitone lower than E, between D and E.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Examples

  • The clarinet played a long E-flat.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A key or other mechanism for producing an E-flat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Examples

  • I had to take it to the shop because the E-flat was stuck.

Meaning relationships

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3

noun

Meaning 3

The key of E flat major.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Examples

  • We will now hear the third sonata, in E-flat.

Meaning relationships

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4

noun

Meaning 4

Alternative spelling of E-flat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: es — tone between D and E
  • Faroese: ess — tone between D and E
  • Finnish: es — tone between D and E
  • French: mi bémol — tone between D and E
  • German: Es — tone between D and E
  • Hungarian: esz — tone between D and E
  • Italian: mi bemolle — tone between D and E
  • Norwegian: ess — tone between D and E
  • Russian: ми-бемо́ль (mi-bemólʹ) — tone between D and E
  • Swedish: ess — tone between D and E
  • French: mi bémol — mechanism for producing an E-flat
  • German: Es — mechanism for producing an E-flat
  • Italian: mi bemolle — mechanism for producing an E-flat