breve

1. A symbol ( ˘ ) placed over a vowel to show that it has a short sound, as the a in bat.
2. A curved mark used to indicate a short or unstressed syllable of verse.
3. Music A note equivalent to two whole notes.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, written communication

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Medieval Latin, short syllable

Origin: , from Latin

Origin: , neuter of brevis, short; see brief