Phrase guide

F-flat major

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɛf flæt ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The theoretical major key with F-flat as its tonic and the notes F♭, G♭, A♭, B♭♭, C♭, D♭, and E♭.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Examples

  • {\key fes \major fes' ges' aes' beses' ces des es fes2}

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The major chord with a root of F-flat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Examples

  • 1

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 降F大調 /降F大调 (jiàng'áifu dàdiào) — major key
  • Finnish: Fes-duuri — major key
  • German: Fes-Dur — major key
  • Japanese: 変ヘ長調 (henhechōchō) — major key
  • Korean: 내림바장조 (naerimbajangjo) — major key
  • Russian: фа-бемо́ль мажор (fa-bemólʹ mažor) — major key
  • Spanish: fa bemol mayor — major key