How to Pronounce "blue note"
expression
ˈbɫu/ /ˈnoʊt
BLOO noht
blˈuː/ /nˈəʊt
BLOO noht
Definition
A blue note is a note played or sung at a slightly different pitch than standard, often lower, to give music an expressive or emotional feel, especially in jazz and blues.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫu/ /ˈnoʊt
British English
blˈuː/ /nˈəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLOO noht
UK
BLOO noht
Listen in Context
A blue note makes the music sound more emotional.
The singer used a blue note in the last verse.
Some jazz songs are famous for their blue notes.
The guitarist bends the string to hit a blue note, giving the solo a soulful sound.