1. (Musique) Signe qui baisse d'un demi-ton.
2. (Au figuré) Sourdine. Mettre un bémol ŕ ses prétentions.
In music, a note or a key that is played lower in pitch than the written value, indicated by a flat sign or key signature. It can also refer to inaccurate intonation by a player.
1. A musical note or tone one half step lower than a specified note or tone.
2. A character on a line or space of the musical staff indicating a half step drop in pitch.