whole rest

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Noun whole rest has 1 sense

whole rest - a musical rest equal in duration to four beats in common time
--₁ is a kind of rest

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Whole Rest

A whole rest is a musical symbol used in music notation to indicate a pause or silence that lasts for an entire measure.

Senses:

Noun: The symbol representing a whole rest in music notation.
Noun: A pause or silence that lasts for an entire measure.

Sample Sentences:

Make sure to count the whole rest properly before starting the next measure.
The conductor signaled the whole rest, and the entire orchestra went silent.
If a whole rest appears at the beginning of a piece, it means the performer should wait for one full measure before playing.

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