Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whole-note
Noun
/hoʊl noʊt/
Definition
A whole note is a musical note that is held for four beats in common time.
Examples
- The pianist played a whole note at the beginning of the piece.
- In a 4/4 time signature, a whole note receives four beats.
Meaning
In music notation, a whole note indicates a note that has a duration of four beats, typically represented by an open note head without a stem.
Synonyms
- Semibreve
- Whole beat
