semibreve rest
A 'semibreve rest,' also known as a 'whole rest,' signifies a period of silence in musical notation, typically lasting four beats in common time.
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Definition
B2Musical Notation
(technical)A symbol indicating a pause lasting four beats in common time, represented by a solid rectangle below the line above the middle line of a staff.
Example
- The composer used a semibreve rest to create a dramatic pause in the music.
- In 4/4 time, a semibreve rest spans an entire measure.
Similar
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