sixteenth note
1 of 1noun/ˈsɪkstinθ noʊt/
Forms:sixteenth notes
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a musical note symbol representing a duration equal to one sixteenth of the value of a whole note
A sixteenth note is a musical symbol that represents a duration equal to one-sixteenth of the length of a whole note. It is depicted as a filled circle with a stem and two flags. This note lasts for a quarter of the time of a quarter note. Sixteenth notes are used to create very fast rhythms and add intricate details to a piece of music, allowing for rapid note sequences within a measure.
- The melody began with a sixteenth note, introducing a rapid rhythmic pattern.
- Understanding the timing of each individual sixteenth note is essential for maintaining precision in music performance.
- He practiced playing the sixteenth note with metronomic accuracy to ensure rhythmic consistency.
- As the tempo increased, the pianist executed the flurry of sixteenth notes with agility and control.
- The composer used the sixteenth note to infuse the composition with energy and momentum.