Definition
The flatted 5th scale degree in the blues scale.
Any of the notes that produce the characteristic clashes with the underlying harmony associated with blues music. The flatted third, flatted fifth and flatted seventh can all be considered blue notes when played over major or dominant chord progressions, while only the flatted fifth will clash with minor chord progressions.
Also Said As
- flat five
How People Actually Use It
Blue C-Note is just a term that relates to the new $100 bill. If you look at one, they are faintly blue.
"“See the bitches blinkin’, blue c-notes, All of ‘em singin', blue c-notes” -2chainz"
Source: Urban Dictionary