Topmusicanswers
- How many beats is a double whole note?
- What is the value of a double whole note?
- Is there a note longer than a double whole note?
- What is the name of double quarter note?
How many beats is a double whole note?
The double whole note, or breve ( or ) has a duration of eight beats. Either notehead may also be use to represent recitative on a single pitch.
What is the value of a double whole note?
List
| American name | British name | Relative value |
|---|---|---|
| double whole note, double note | breve | 2 |
| whole note | semibreve | 1 |
| half note | minim | 12 |
| quarter note | crotchet | 14 |
Is there a note longer than a double whole note?
The longest notated note is the longa, which could be double or triple the length of a breve, although its use is most commonly found in early music. The longest notated note (though now obsolete) is the maxima.
What is the name of double quarter note?
Note Names in the U.S. and U.K.
| U.S. Note Name | U.K. Note Name |
|---|---|
| Double whole | Breve |
| Whole | Semibreve |
| Half | Minim |
| Quarter | Crotchet |
