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Dotted note
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a musical note with a dot placed to the right of it, which increases its duration by half, indicating that it should be held longer than a regular note of the same value
What is a "dotted note"?
A dotted note is a musical symbol where a dot is placed directly after the notehead. This dot increases the duration of the note by half of its original value. For example, a dotted quarter note lasts for one and a half beats, as the dot adds half of the value of a quarter note, which is one beat, to the note's length. Dotted notes help create longer and more varied rhythmic patterns, providing more flexibility in musical timing.
Example
In this passage, the composer frequently used dotted notes to create syncopation.
