Quarter Note

B1 13+

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɔːrtər noʊt/

Definitions of quarter note

noun A musical note having the time value of one quarter of a whole note

Example Sentences

A1 A quarter note is a musical note that lasts for one beat.

A2 In simple time signatures, a quarter note receives one beat.

B1 Students learning to read music often start by practicing with quarter notes.

B2 Understanding the value of a quarter note is essential for musicians playing in an ensemble.

C1 Composers use quarter notes to create rhythmic patterns and structures in their music.

C2 Professional musicians must be able to accurately count and play quarter notes in complex time signatures.

Examples of quarter note in a Sentence

formal The quarter note is a fundamental unit of musical rhythm, typically lasting for one quarter of a whole note.

informal Hey, make sure you hold that quarter note for the right amount of time in the song.

slang I always struggle with keeping up with the tempo when playing quarter notes on the drums.

figurative In the grand symphony of life, each decision we make can be likened to a quarter note - a small but significant part of the whole composition.

Grammatical Forms of quarter note

plural

quarter notes

comparative

more quarter note

superlative

most quarter note

present tense

quarter note

future tense

will quarter note

perfect tense

have quarter note

continuous tense

is quarter noting

singular

quarter note

positive degree

quarter note

infinitive

to quarter note

gerund

quarter noting

participle

quarter noted

Origin and Evolution of quarter note

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'quarter note' originated in Western music notation to represent a note value that is one quarter the duration of a whole note.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'quarter note' has become widely used in music theory and practice, especially in Western classical music. It is now a standard term in music notation to indicate a specific duration of a note relative to other note values.