Demisemiquaver

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛmɪˈsɛmikweɪvər/

Definitions of demisemiquaver

noun a musical note with the time value of one thirty-second of a whole note

Example Sentences

A1 I learned about demisemiquavers in my music class.

A2 The sheet music had demisemiquavers marked next to the notes.

B1 The tempo of the song required the use of demisemiquavers.

B2 The musician's skill was evident in their precise execution of demisemiquavers.

C1 The composer incorporated demisemiquavers to add complexity to the piece.

C2 The pianist effortlessly played the demisemiquavers with great speed and accuracy.

Examples of demisemiquaver in a Sentence

formal The composer used demisemiquavers in the intricate melody of the symphony.

informal I can barely play demisemiquavers on the piano, they're so fast!

slang I have to practice demisemiquavers for hours to get them right.

figurative Her thoughts raced like demisemiquavers, jumping from one idea to the next in quick succession.

Grammatical Forms of demisemiquaver

• past tense: demisemiquavered
• plural: demisemiquavers
• comparative: more demisemiquaver
• superlative: most demisemiquaver
• present tense: demisemiquavers
• future tense: will demisemiquaver
• perfect tense: have demisemiquavered
• continuous tense: is demisemiquavering
• singular: demisemiquaver
• positive degree: demisemiquaver
• infinitive: to demisemiquaver
• gerund: demisemiquavering
• participle: demisemiquavered

Origin and Evolution of demisemiquaver

First Known Use: 1676 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'demisemiquaver' originated from Latin roots, specifically from the word 'semiquaver' which means a sixteenth note in music.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in music notation to denote a note value, 'demisemiquaver' has evolved to be used figuratively to describe something very brief or fleeting.