Quaver
A note lasting half a beat in common time, equivalent to an eighth note in American terminology.
Category
rhythm
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪvə/
Origin
From quaver (to tremble)
Length
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About Quaver
The quaver divides the crotchet beat in two, and its symbol is a filled notehead with a stem and one flag (or beam when grouped). In 4/4 time, eight quavers fill one bar.
More rhythm terms
Crotchet
View all rhythmterms →A note lasting one beat in common time, equivalent to a quarter note in American terminology.
Compound timeTime signatures in which each beat subdivides naturally into three equal parts.
BarA segment of music bounded by bar lines, containing a fixed number of beats
Rubato (rhythm)A flexible approach to tempo in which some beats are slightly lengthened and others shortened for expressive effect.
PolyrhythmThe simultaneous use of two or more conflicting rhythmic patterns
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