Whole note — What Is It?
A whole note equals four quarter-note durations in standard notation.
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Whole note
A note value lasting four quarter notes.
A whole note equals four quarter-note durations in standard notation.
The Symbol in Notation
What Do We See in Notation?
A note value lasting four quarter notes.
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.›♪Quarter noteA common note value often used as the beat unit.›♪RestA symbol representing a measured silence.›
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