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Mensural accidentals and key signatures

The mensural style provides a sharp and a flat sign different from the default style. Mensural notation rarely used a natural sign: instead the appropriate sharp or flat is used. For example, a B natural in the key of F major would be indicated with a sharp. However, if specifically called for, the natural sign is taken from the vaticana style.

The way to use this style is covered in Alternate accidental glyphs. It is the default in the MensuralStaff context.

See also

Music Glossary: mensural notation, Pitch names, accidental, key signature.

Notation Reference: Pitches, Accidentals, Automatic accidentals, Alternate accidental glyphs, Accidental glyph sets, Key signature.

Internals Reference: KeySignature.