What is another word for Enharmonic?

Pronunciation: [ɛnhɑːmˈɒnɪk] (IPA)

Enharmonic is a musical term used to describe two notes that differ in name but are played at the same pitch on an instrument. There are several synonyms for the word enharmonic including transpose, change key, switch tone, and alter the pitch. These words convey the concept of shifting the pitch of a note or piece of music while maintaining the same relative tuning of the other notes. Enharmonic synonyms are frequently used in music theory and composition to describe the relationship between notes and chords when rearranging or reinterpreting a musical piece. Whether you are a musician or simply a music enthusiast, understanding the synonyms for enharmonic is crucial to appreciating the complexity of the musical language.

What are the hypernyms for Enharmonic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    musical notes, Musical Concepts, Musical intervals, Musical tones.

Usage examples for Enharmonic

These notes are Enharmonic because, though different, they sound the same."
"The So-called Human Race"
Bert Leston Taylor
If the Enharmonic C flat were used the chord would then be in its third inversion.
"The So-called Human Race"
Bert Leston Taylor
He desires to abolish temperament by additional keys, and has constructed an Enharmonic organ with forty sounds in the octave.
"A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II (of II)"
Augustus de Morgan

Related words: enharmonics in music, enharmonic, enharmonically

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