natural
Represents the natural symbol (♮) in musical notation, indicating that a note should be played in its original pitch without sharp or flat modification.
Overview
Essential in mathematical music theory and musical typesetting, this symbol serves to cancel previous sharp or flat accidentals and return a note to its natural state.
- Commonly used in music theory texts and academic papers discussing musical notation
- Appears in mathematical discussions of music theory and harmonics
- Often paired with sharp (♯) and flat (♭) symbols in comprehensive musical analysis
- Particularly important in discussions of key signatures and modulation
Examples
Denoting a natural note in musical theory notation.
C\natural \quad D\natural \quad E\naturalIndicating the set of natural numbers in mathematical notation.
n \in \naturalShowing the cancellation of a previous sharp or flat in music.
F\sharp \rightarrow F\natural