double sharp

/ˌdʌbəl ʃɑrp/
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Other forms: double sharps

Definitions of double sharp
  1. noun
    a musical notation of two sharps in front of a note indicating that it is to be raised by two semitones
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    type of:
    sharp
    a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
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