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quaver

British pronunciation/kwˈe‍ɪvɐ/
American pronunciation/ˈkweɪvɝ/
Quaver
[NOUN]
1

a musical note that lasts ¹/₈ of a whole note

synonyms : eighth note
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quaver definition and meaning
2

a tremulous sound

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to quaver
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below

synonyms : trill
warble
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2

give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency

synonyms : waver
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Examples
1. Quavers become semiquavers.
2. Oh, I have quavers.
3. Eddy: The quaver.
4. A quaver is not a quarter note.
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