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In music, a dead note, also known as a false note, has a rhythmic value, but no discernible pitch when played. On stringed instruments, this is played by sounding a muted string. In musical notation, this is represented by an "X" or a note head in parentheses.

See also

• Ghost note
• Music theory

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