Crotchet
noun
A musical note that is played for one quarter of the length of a whole note.
In terms of time value, a crotchet is equal to two quavers or half a minim.
Often appears as...
- crotchet rest
- crotchet note
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A strange or eccentric idea or action.
He has this odd crotchet about needing to eat everything with chopsticks.
Often appears as...
- quirky crotchet
- old man's crotchet
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
A musical note that is played for one quarter of the length of a whole note.
In terms of time value, a crotchet is equal to two quavers or half a minim.
Often appears as...
- crotchet rest
- crotchet note
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A strange or eccentric idea or action.
He has this odd crotchet about needing to eat everything with chopsticks.
Often appears as...
- quirky crotchet
- old man's crotchet
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Music Length
Crotchet indicates the time a note should be held in music, not the pitch or loudness.
Make sure to hold that crotchet for a full beat.
Pro Tip 2/3Beat Unit
In 4/4 time, a crotchet matches the beat the metronome clicks—each click is one crotchet.
You'll hear four crotchets per measure in most pop songs.
Pro Tip 3/3Music Sheets
On sheet music, a crotchet is noted with a filled-in oval note head and a straight stem.
Look for the crotchets; they should be easy to spot.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Length
Crotchet indicates the time a note should be held in music, not the pitch or loudness.
Make sure to hold that crotchet for a full beat.
Pro Tip 2/3Beat Unit
In 4/4 time, a crotchet matches the beat the metronome clicks—each click is one crotchet.
You'll hear four crotchets per measure in most pop songs.
Pro Tip 3/3Music Sheets
On sheet music, a crotchet is noted with a filled-in oval note head and a straight stem.
Look for the crotchets; they should be easy to spot.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Length
Crotchet indicates the time a note should be held in music, not the pitch or loudness.
Make sure to hold that crotchet for a full beat.
Pro Tip 2/3Beat Unit
In 4/4 time, a crotchet matches the beat the metronome clicks—each click is one crotchet.
You'll hear four crotchets per measure in most pop songs.
Pro Tip 3/3Music Sheets
On sheet music, a crotchet is noted with a filled-in oval note head and a straight stem.
Look for the crotchets; they should be easy to spot.
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