Accidentals Flashcards
1
Q
Accidental
A
A sign at the left of a musical note that indicates a change in the note’s pitch
2
Q
Sharp
A
Raises the pitch of a note one half step above its natural pitch
3
Q
Double sharp
A
Raises the pitch of a note two half steps above its natural pitch
4
Q
Flat
A
Lowers the pitch of a note one half step below its natural pitch
5
Q
Double flat
A
Lowers the pitch of a note two half steps below its natural pitch
6
Q
Natural
A
Cancels out an accidental previously in effect