black note

noun

Any of the notes (flats and sharps) produced by the black keys on a piano or similar keyed instrument.

Meanings

nounblack note (plural black notes)

plural black notes

  1. entertainmentAny of the notes (flats and sharps) produced by the black keys on a piano or similar keyed instrument.
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APA

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“black note.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/black%20note. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “black note,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/black%20note.

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