Two notes are enharmonic when they sound the same but are written on different letter names: F sharp and G flat, E sharp and F, F double sharp and G.
One sound, two names
Two notes are enharmonic when they sound the same but are written on different letter names: C sharp and D flat, F sharp and G flat, F double sharp and G.
Quick check
Which note is the enharmonic equivalent of G flat?
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