Phrase guide

note value

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A musical notation that indicates the relative duration of a note, using the color or shape of the note head, the presence or absence of a stem, and the presence of flags.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

(music) the relative duration of a musical note

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: value, time value

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: duration, continuance

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: nuottiarvo — musical notation
  • French: valeur de note — musical notation
  • German: Notenwert — musical notation
  • Spanish: valor de la nota — musical notation