semiquaver

noun

semi·​qua·​ver ˈse-mē-ˌkwā-vər How to pronounce semiquaver (audio)
ˈse-ˌmī-,
-mi-

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of semiquaver was in 1576

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Cite this Entry

“Semiquaver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semiquaver. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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