crotchet
crotchet
Definition
crotchet (kräc̸h′it)
noun
- Archaic
- a small hook
- a hooklike part or device
Etymology: < sense “hooked, twisted”
a peculiar whim or stubborn notion- Chiefly Brit. quarter note
Etymology: ME & OFr crochet, dim. < croc, hook: see crosier
crotchet
Synonyms
crotchet
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- bar: Feature Variation a Swiftly running semiquavers in the right hand 1 b Quaver rests placed after the 1st crotchet of the bar.
Converse of object
- contain: Its measure contains three crotchets or their equivalent; it is counted as three lively beats.
- play: If you don't specify the length the computer will play crotchets - half what we want.
- follow: It should be a dotted crotchet followed by a quaver tied to a crotchet.
Adjective modifier
- dotted: The choice of crotchet, dotted crotchet, or minim for indications of tempo, throws the predominant grouping of the basic " pulse.
Modifies a noun
- price: Crotchet price from £ 5.99 £ 5.10 per disk.
- beat: Thus a song with four doted crotchet beats may also be heard with six crotchet beats.
- rest: We added a crotchet rest to fit a 4 beat pattern.
Preposition: in
- measure: C Majeur The major [ common time ] signature equals four crotchets in a measure, or the value of four crotchets.
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