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half note

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun half note has 1 sense
  1. half note, minim - a musical note having the time value of half a whole note
    --1 is a kind of note, musical note, tone

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Term: Half Note

Description:

A half note is a musical note that indicates a duration equivalent to half of a whole note. It is commonly used in music notation to represent a specific rhythm and time value.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Verb

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

Sense 1: In music notation, a half note is represented by an open oval shape with a stem. It has a time value of two beats in 4/4 time.

Example Sentence: The melody begins with a half note followed by two quarter notes.

Verb:

Sense 1: To perform a musical phrase with a duration equivalent to a half note.

Example Sentence: Make sure to half-note the final chord for a more melodic effect.

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