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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.
![[image of music]](../f6/lily-3a605fa2.png)
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.