semibreve

• Note de musique ayant la plus grande durée standard, équivalant généralement à quatre temps dans une mesure à 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.

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   • 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.

   Synonymeswhole note