A-sharp

See also: a-sharp and A sharp

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Noun

A-sharp (plural A-sharps)

  1. (music) A tone one semitone higher than A, denoted A♯.
    Coordinate terms: B-sharp, C-sharp, D-sharp, E-sharp, F-sharp, G-sharp
    The counterpoint began on a low A-sharp.
  2. (music) The key of A sharp major
    Here the passage modulates into A-sharp and becomes very difficult to read.

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