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Quaver: meaning, definitions and examples

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quaver

 

[ หˆkweษชvษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

music

A quaver is a musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note. It is represented by a filled-in oval with a stem.

Synonyms

eight note, eighth note

Examples of usage

  • The melody is full of quavers and semiquavers.
  • She played the quaver with precision and emotion.
Context #2 | Verb

music

To quaver means to produce a musical note with a trembling effect, often due to nervousness or emotion.

Synonyms

tremble, waver

Examples of usage

  • Her voice started to quaver as she sang the high note.
  • The violinist's bow began to quaver during the emotional solo.

Translations

Translations of the word "quaver" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colcheia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค เคตเคพเค‚ เคจเฅ‹เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Achtelnote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ not delapan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพััŒะผะฐ ะฝะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ รณsemka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ซๅˆ†้Ÿณ็ฌฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท croche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corchea

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sekizlik nota

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 8๋ถ„ ์Œํ‘œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูˆุชุฉ ุซูู…ู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osminovรก nota

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ osminovรก nota

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ซๅˆ†้Ÿณ็ฌฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osminska nota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกttundunรณta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะณั–ะทะดั–ะบ ะฝะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ แƒ•แƒ” แƒœแƒแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™kkizlik nota

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corchea

Word origin

The word 'quaver' originated from Middle English 'quaveren', which meant to tremble or vibrate. In the context of music, the term 'quaver' has been used since the 16th century to denote the eighth note value. It is a fundamental element in musical notation, symbolizing a specific rhythmic duration. Over time, 'quaver' has become a common term in music theory and practice, representing a brief yet significant musical gesture.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,523 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.