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whole note

 

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Noun whole note has 1 sense
  1. whole note, semibreve - a musical note having the longest time value (equal to four beats in common time)
    --1 is a kind of note, musical note, tone

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Whole Note

A whole note, also known as a semibreve, is a musical note that has the longest duration in music notation. It is represented by an open oval shape and is used to indicate a sustained pitch for the entire measure.

Definition

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Music

Usage: Popular

Examples

1. In this composition, the whole note is held for four beats.

2. The melody starts with a whole note played by the flute.

3. The conductor instructed the choir to sustain the whole note until the next measure.

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