name for two quavers = one crotchet, one quaver, as a triplet

In classical music it is referred to as notes inégales.

1. What are 2 quavers called?
2. What is a triple quaver called?
3. Are there 2 quavers in a crotchet?
4. How many triplet quavers are there in a crotchet?

What are 2 quavers called?

A quaver is a musical note that lasting for half a beat of music. That means that two quavers last as long and one crotchet. In the American terminology a quaver is called an 'eight note'.

What is a triple quaver called?

A "triplet" is a group of three notes played in the time of two. ... To show a triplet, we write the notes as three quavers (8ths) beamed (joined) together, and we also write "3" on the beamed side of the notes.

Are there 2 quavers in a crotchet?

A quaver lasts for half a crotchet beat - so there are two to the time of a crotchet.

How many triplet quavers are there in a crotchet?

Triplet crotchets are three crotchets (quarter notes) equally spaced within the time span of two beats (in 4/4 time).
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