What does semibreve mean?
Definitions for semibreve
ˈsɛm iˌbriv, -ˌbrɛv, ˈsɛm aɪ-semi·breve
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Princeton's WordNet
whole note, semibrevenoun
a musical note having the longest time value (equal to four beats in common time)
Wiktionary
semibrevenoun
A musical note four beats long in 4/4 time; a whole note
Wikipedia
semibreve
A whole note (American) or semibreve (British) in musical notation is a single note equivalent to or lasting as long as two half notes or four quarter notes.
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semibreve
A semibreve is a musical notation symbol used to denote a whole note, which is the longest note used in modern written music. In a piece of music with 4/4 timing, a semibreve usually lasts for four beats or counts. It is often represented as a hollow oval without a stem, and its equivalent in American music notation is the whole note.
Webster Dictionary
Semibrevenoun
a note of half the time or duration of the breve; -- now usually called a whole note. It is the longest note in general use
Etymology: [Pref. semi- + breve: cf. F. semi-breve, It. semibreve.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of semibreve in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of semibreve in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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