Meaning & use
quarter note
A musical note held for one beat, equal to a quarter of a whole note's duration.
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The rhythm was simple, made up mostly of quarter notes and rests.
Count each quarter note aloud until the tempo feels natural.
A note on using this word
"Quater" is a misspelling of "quarter"; in British English this note is called a "crotchet."
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