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Quarter note

A common note value often used as the beat unit.

A quarter note is a standard duration value and often serves as the beat unit.

The Symbol in Notation
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Quarter note — What Is It?

A quarter note is a standard duration value and often serves as the beat unit.

The Symbol in Notation

What Do We See in Notation?

A common note value often used as the beat unit.

Related Terms

♪BeatThe basic unit of regular musical pulse.›♪DownbeatThe first beat of a measure.›♪Eighth noteA note value half as long as a quarter note.›♪Half noteA note value lasting two quarter notes.›♪RestA symbol representing a measured silence.›♪SyncopationEmphasis placed away from expected strong beats.›

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