Accidentals

Q: What is a synonym for "accidentals"?

Common synonyms include: contingent properties, incidental properties, modification symbol, nonessential properties, note alteration, pitch alteration.

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Noun

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plural of accidental form-of, plural

Synonyms

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contingent properties incidental properties modification symbol nonessential properties note alteration pitch alteration

Antonyms

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diatonic essential properties inherent properties unmodified pitch

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"The teacher may also choose some melody free from accidentals and play it slowly while the student notates."

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