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eighth note

eighth note noun: a note having one-eighth the duration of a whole note; a quaver.

Noun

eighth note (plural eighth notes)

  1. (Canada, US) A note having one-eighth the duration of a whole note; a quaver.

Forms of eighth note

pluraleighth notes

Origin of eighth note

Calque of German Achtelnote.

Questions about eighth note

What does eighth note mean?
Eighth note means a note having one-eighth the duration of a whole note; a quaver.
What part of speech is eighth note?
Eighth note is a noun.
What is the plural of eighth note?
The plural of eighth note is eighth notes.

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