Whole Rests
Definition
Whole rests are musical symbols that indicate a complete silence or pause for the duration of a whole note. They are used to represent periods of silence in music.
Analogy
Think of whole rests as the "mute button" in music. Just like pressing mute on your TV remote stops all sound, a whole rest indicates complete silence in the music.
Related terms
Half Rests: Half rests are musical symbols that indicate a pause for the duration of a half note. They are half the length of a whole rest.
Quarter Rests: Quarter rests are musical symbols that indicate a pause for the duration of a quarter note. They are one-fourth the length of a whole rest.
Eighth Rests: Eighth rests are musical symbols that indicate a pause for the duration of an eighth note. They are one-eighth the length of a whole rest.
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