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eighth note

noun

music : a musical note that lasts to 1/8 of the length of a whole note

Full Definition of EIGHTH NOTE

:  a musical note with the time value of 18 of a whole note — see note illustration
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First Known Use of EIGHTH NOTE

circa 1864

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