in Grammar, a species of accent opposite to acute. The grave accent is expressed thus ('); and shows, that the voice is to be depressed, and the syllable over which it is place pronounced in a low deep tone.

in Music, is applied to a sound which is in a low or deep tone. The thicker the chord or string, the more grave the tone or note, and the smaller the acuter. Notes are supposed to be the more grave, in proportion as the vibrations of the chord are less quick.

in the Italian music, serves to denote the slowest movement.