Definition of Quaver
Quaver
Qua·ver
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A quaver is a musical note equal to half a crotchet.
e.g. The composer carefully placed a quaver in the melody to add a touch of elegance.
(noun)
a trembling or shaking quality to a sound, especially of a person's voice;
e.g. They heard a quaver in his voice, which let them know that he was nervous.
(noun)
(British) a note in music that represents one-eighth of a whole note or half of a quarter note in time value, or the symbol representing such a note in written notation;
e.g. You should play this quaver louder than the other notes.
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