sharp-and-a-half

noun

In microtonal music, a note played three quarter tones higher than a natural.

Meanings

noun
  1. entertainmentIn microtonal music, a note played three quarter tones higher than a natural.

    Synonyms: sesquisharp

Synonyms & antonyms

nounIn microtonal music, a note played three quarter tones higher than a natural.

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“sharp-and-a-half.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sharp-and-a-half. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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