blue note Meaning & Definition
What Does Blue Note Mean?
Blue Note is used as a noun meaning The flatted 5th scale degree in the blues scale. It can also mean Any of the notes that produce the characteristic clashes with the underlying harmony associated with blues music. The flatted third, flatted fifth and flatted seventh can all be considered blue notes when played over major or dominant chord progressions, while only the flatted fifth will clash with minor chord progressions.
Blue Note Definition (Noun)
- The flatted 5th scale degree in the blues scale.
- Any of the notes that produce the characteristic clashes with the underlying harmony associated with blues music. The flatted third, flatted fifth and flatted seventh can all be considered blue notes when played over major or dominant chord progressions, while only the flatted fifth will clash with minor chord progressions.
Noun
- The flatted 5th scale degree in the blues scale, also known as the flat five.
Synonyms of Blue Note
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Blue note synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
blue note (plural blue notes)