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double sharp

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double sharp
n. Music
A symbol ( t/k ) placed before a note to indicate that it is to be raised by two semitones.
double sharp
n
(Music, other) Music
a.  an accidental that raises the pitch of the following note by two semitones. Usual symbol ✖
b.  a note affected by this accidental
adj
(Music, other) (immediately postpositive) denoting a note of a given letter name raised in pitch by two semitones
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Noun1.double sharp - a musical notation of two sharps in front of a note indicating that it is to be raised by two semitones
sharp - a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named


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There is a double sharp in the first flute part at measure 19; intermediate flutists may not have encountered this before.
Don Pasquale (nocturne). (Woodwinds) by Hammel, Alice M. / American Music Teacher
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