A double sharp

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Definition

The musical note "A" preceded a double sharp symbol (𝄪). The effect of the double sharp symbol raises the pitch of the indicated note by two semitones (two half steps). The resultant pitch would sound the same as the pitch "B".

See more about syllables of solmization in the Appendix.
See more about pitches in the Appendix.

See Also

[French] La double dièse (m)
[German] Aisis (n)
[Italian] La doppio diesis (m)
[Spanish] La doble sostenido (m)

Last Updated: 2013-02-28 23:07:51