Quarter Note
Definition
A quarter note is a musical note that lasts for one beat in common time. It is typically represented by an oval shape with a stem attached.
Related terms
Half Note: A half note lasts for two beats and is represented by an oval shape with no stem or with a stem pointing upwards.
Eighth Note: An eighth note lasts for half a beat and is represented by an oval shape with a flag attached to its stem.
Whole Note: A whole note lasts for four beats and is represented by an empty circle without any stems or flags.
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