A-Flats

Pronunciation: /əˈflæts/

Definitions of a-flats

noun a type of musical notation indicating that a note is to be played a semitone lower than written

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a building with a-flats on the ground floor.

A2 The new apartment complex has a-flats available for rent.

B1 The real estate agent showed us several a-flats in the city center.

B2 The a-flats in this neighborhood are known for their spacious layouts.

C1 The architect designed the a-flats with modern amenities and eco-friendly features.

C2 Living in a luxury a-flat with panoramic views of the city skyline is a dream come true.

Examples of a-flats in a Sentence

formal The architect designed the building with a-flats on the top floor for luxury apartments.

informal I heard they're renovating the old building and adding a-flats for new tenants.

slang Those a-flats are gonna be lit, I can't wait to move in!

figurative His music was like a symphony of a-flats, creating a melancholic yet beautiful melody.

Grammatical Forms of a-flats

• plural: a-flats
• present tense: a-flat
• future tense: will a-flat
• perfect tense: have a-flatted
• continuous tense: am a-flatting
• singular: a-flat
• positive degree: most a-flat
• infinitive: to a-flat
• gerund: a-flatting
• participle: a-flatted

Origin and Evolution of a-flats

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'a-flats' originated from the combination of the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' or 'not' and the word 'flats' referring to a type of musical note.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in music theory to indicate a note that is played one semitone lower than a natural note, the term 'a-flats' has evolved to also refer to a type of shoes with a flat sole.