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semibreve

noun semi·breve \ˈse-mē-ˌbrēv, ˈse-ˌmī-, -mi-, -ˌbrev\

Definition of SEMIBREVE

:  whole note
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First Known Use of SEMIBREVE

15th century

Rhymes with SEMIBREVE

apperceive, basket weave, by-your-leave, disbelieve, family leave, flutter sleeve, interleave, interweave, make-believe, misbelieve, on one's sleeve, preconceive, raglan sleeve, satin weave, Tel Aviv, undeceive, up one's sleeve

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