semiminima

[ Italian , quarter note ]

Definition

1. A term in Mensural notation for a note equal to that of the modern quarter note.

See more about the evolution of note shapes in the Appendix.

2. An Italian term for quarter note.

See more about notes and rests in the Appendix.

See Also

[English] quarter note
[French] noire (f)
[German] Viertel (f)
[German] Viertelnote (f)
[Italian] nera (f)
[Spanish] negra (f)

Last Updated: 2016-06-11 00:02:30