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semiquaver

/ˈsɛm.iˌkweɪ.vər/

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noun

/ˈsɛm.iˌkweɪ.vər/C2formalart
  • ruМузыкальная нота с длительностью, равной одной шестнадцатой целой ноты, часто используемая в детальной ритмической записи.

A musical note with a time value equal to one sixteenth of a whole note, commonly used in detailed rhythmic notation.

  1. Musical note valueB2formal

    A musical note that lasts for one-sixteenth of the duration of a whole note, typically represented by a filled-in oval note head with a straight stem and two flags.

    ruШестнадцатая нота

    • The piece begins with a rapid succession of semiquavers.
    • She practiced playing semiquavers evenly with a metronome.
    • The composer used semiquavers to create a lively, energetic rhythm.

    Synonymssixteenthsixteenth note

Forms
  • semiquavers plural form
  • semiquavers' possessive plural form
  • semiquaver's possessive singular form