Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crotchet

Noun

/ˈkrɒtʃɪt/

Definition

A type of musical note that is played for one beat.

Examples

The composer wrote the piece with a steady rhythm, using a series of crotchets to keep the beat.
In a 4/4 time signature, each crotchet is equivalent to one beat.

Meaning

In music, a crotchet is a note with a duration of one quarter of a whole note. It is commonly used in various musical compositions to dictate rhythm and timing.