semiminim

/ˌsɛmɪˈnaɪm/ or /ˌsɛmɪˈmɪnɪm/

Definitions

1. noun

A musical note that is half a minim in duration.

“In the musical score, the semiminim note is used to indicate a half a minim duration.”

2. adjective

Half a minim in duration; half a minim long.

“The semiminim phrase took almost as long as a full phrase to complete.”

Synonyms

  • half a minim
  • half note

Antonyms

  • full note
  • whole note