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sixteenth note

noun

Definition of sixteenth note

: a musical note with the time value of ¹/₁₆ of a whole note — see note illustration

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 After minutes of nonstop sixteenth notes, a sonic fatigue can set in, no matter how loud and fast the music. — Christian Hertzog, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Steven Schick amazes in Roberto Sierra's exuberant percussion concerto," 14 Jan. 2018

First Known Use of sixteenth note

circa 1861, in the meaning defined above

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sixteenth note

noun

English Language Learners Definition of sixteenth note

US : a musical note equal in time to ¹/₁₆ of a whole note

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