"eighth note" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: eighth notes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} eighth note (plural eighth notes)
  1. (Canada, US, music) A note having one-eighth the duration of a whole note; a quaver. Tags: Canada, US Categories (topical): Eight, Music

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