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    This symbol # is often called the hash or pound sign but what is its proper name?

    Question #47959. Asked by peasypod. (May 30 04 8:18 PM)


    robboy

    		Octothorp

    May 30 04, 8:47 PM
    Arpeggionist

    		In music it is referred to as the sharp sign.

    May 30 04, 11:42 PM

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