noun
a whimsical or eccentric notion or preference
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The musician used a crotchet note to indicate a quarter beat in the composition.
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I always get confused between a crotchet and a quaver in music theory class.
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I need to remember to hold that crotchet for a full beat before moving on.
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His idea of success was like a crotchet in a symphony, essential for the overall harmony.