What is a time note, formerly the shortest in use; a half note, equal to half a semibreve, or two quarter notes or crotchets called?
minim — (Mus.) A time note, formerly the shortest in use; a half note, equal to half a semibreve, or two quarter notes or crotchets. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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