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a-sharp

a-sharp is the alternative spelling of A-sharp.

Noun capitalized: A-sharp

A-sharp (plural A-sharps)

  1. A tone one semitone higher than A, denoted A♯.
    • The counterpoint began on a low A-sharp.
  2. The key of A sharp major
    • Here the passage modulates into A-sharp and becomes very difficult to read.

Forms of a-sharp

pluralA-sharps
alternative forma-sharp
alternative formA sharp
alternative forma sharp

Phrases with a-sharp

Questions about a-sharp

What does a-sharp mean?
A-sharp means a tone one semitone higher than A, denoted A♯.
What is a-sharp the alternative spelling of?
A-sharp is the alternative spelling of A-sharp.
What part of speech is a-sharp?
A-sharp is a noun.
What is the plural of a-sharp?
The plural of a-sharp is A-sharps.

Words near a-sharp in the dictionary

  1. a-row
  2. a-Santa-ist
  3. a-schwa
  4. a-schwas
  5. A-shaped
  6. a-sharp
  7. A-sharp major
  8. A-sharp minor
  9. a-sharps
  10. A-shirt
  11. A-shirts

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