D (musical note)

D[1] is a musical note a whole tone above C, and is known as Re within the fixed-Do solfege system.

Its enharmonic equivalents are C (C-double sharp) and E (E-double flat).

When calculated in equal temperament with a reference of A above middle C as 440 Hz, the frequency of middle D (D4) is approximately 293.665Hz.

[2] See pitch for a discussion of historical variations in frequency.

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