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quaver

noun [C] (MUSICAL NOTE)
 
 
/ˈkweɪ.vər/ US  /-vɚ/ mainly UK (US usually eighth note) specialized

Definition

a musical note that is half as long as a crotchetBeats or lengths of musical notes
(Definition of quaver noun (MUSICAL NOTE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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