semibref

semibref
Semibreve Sem"i*breve`, n. [Pref. semi- + breve: cf. F. semi-breve, It. semibreve.] [Formerly written {semibref}.] (Mus.) A note of half the time or duration of the breve; -- now usually called a whole note. It is the longest note in general use. [1913 Webster]

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  • Semibreve — Sem i*breve , n. [Pref. semi + breve: cf. F. semi breve, It. semibreve.] [Formerly written {semibref}.] (Mus.) A note of half the time or duration of the breve; now usually called a whole note. It is the longest note in general use. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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