Accidental

French Meaning

accidentel

fortuit

English Meaning

  1. Occurring unexpectedly, unintentionally, or by chance.
  2. Music Of or relating to an accidental.
  3. A property, factor, or attribute that is not essential.
  4. Music Any of various signs that indicate the alteration of a note by one or two semitones or the cancellation of a previous sign.
  5. Music A note that has been marked with such a sign.