Pronunciation: /ˈkwɔːrtər noʊt/
noun A musical note having the time value of one quarter of a whole note
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.
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.
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