E-flat

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A tone one semitone lower than E, between D and E.

    "The clarinet played a long E-flat."

  2. 2
    Alternative spelling of E-flat. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    A key or other mechanism for producing an E-flat.

    "I had to take it to the shop because the E-flat was stuck."

  4. 4
    The key of E flat major.

    "We will now hear the third sonata, in E-flat."

Example

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"The clarinet played a long E-flat."

Related phrases

E-flat majorE-flat minor

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