Semiquaver

Definition

A note that lasts for a quarter (¼) of a beat.

Examples

A semiquaver and semiquaver rest

Semiquavers in musical context

Related concepts

• Semibreve (N3)
• Minim (N3)
• Crotchet (N3)
• Quaver (N4)
• Grouped semiquavers (N4)