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semibreve

/ˈsɛm.ɪ.briːv/

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noun

/ˈsɛm.ɪ.briːv/C1formalart
  • ruМузыкальная нота с наибольшей стандартной длительностью, обычно длящаяся четыре доли в размере 4/4.

A musical note with the longest standard time value, typically lasting four beats in common time.

  1. Musical note valueB2formal

    A musical note that has the longest time value, typically lasting for four beats in common time.

    ruЦелая нота

    • In 4/4 time, a semibreve lasts for the entire measure.
    • The conductor held the semibreve for a full four counts.
    • She played a semibreve at the end of the piece to create a sustained sound.

    Synonymswhole note

Forms
  • semibreves plural form
  • semibreves' possessive plural form
  • semibreve's possessive singular form