D flat

C sharp's twin

D flat is a musical note one semitone below D, equivalent to C sharp on a piano.

As a key signature, D-flat major has five flats.

The notation appears in sheet music and musical discussion: The symphony is in D flat major.

She transposed the piece down to D flat.

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D flatD

Fourth alphabetic symbol, capitalized

natural notes · C · E · F · G

enharmonic opposition

D flatC sharp

Semitone below D

D sharp · sharps · E sharp · F sharp · G sharp

pitch height

D flatG sharp

Pitch below A

A · high C

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