note value

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Definition Noun : The relative duration of a musical note : In musical notation, a note value indicates how long a note should be held relative to other notes. It is determined by the note's shape (e.g., whole note, half note, quarter note). Usage is a technical term used primarily in the context of reading, writing, and discussing written music. It refers to the temporal length of a note, inde...