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A note of half the time or duration of the breve; -- now usually called a whole note. It is the longest note in general use.

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  1. n. A note of half the time or duration of the breve; -- now usually called a whole note. It is the longest note in general use.
  2. n. a musical note having the longest time value (equal to four beats in common time)
  3. A note of half the time or duration of the breve; -- now usually called a whole note. It is the longest note in general use.
  4. A note of half the time or duration of the breve; -- nowusually called a whole note. It is the longest note in general use.
  5. n a musical note having the longest time value (equal to four beats in common time)