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.
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