in Grammar, a species of accent opposed to acute. The grave accent is expressed thus ('). It shows that the voice is to be depressed, and the syllable over which it is placed to be 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 rarer the tone or note will be, and the smaller the more acute. Notes are supposed to be grave in proportion as the vibrations of the chord are less frequent.

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