quaver
|qua/ver|
B2
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/ˈkweɪvər/
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/ˈkweɪvə/
tremble or eighth note
Etymology
Etymology Information
'quaver' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'quaveren,' where 'quaver' meant 'to tremble.'
Historical Evolution
'quaveren' transformed into the modern English word 'quaver' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to tremble,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note, also known as an eighth note.
The piece begins with a series of quavers.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 23:48