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In music, a crotchet is a British musical term which is synonymous with the American music quarter note.

A quarter note is one quarter (1/4th) the duration of a whole note.
a crotchet is a note played for one quarter of the duration of a whole note

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That would depend on the Time Signature.

In 4/4 time there would be 4 crotchets, or quarter notes, to a measure, and each would count as 1 beat; whereas in 2/4 time there would only be 2.

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a crotchet is a note played for one quarter of the duration of a whole note

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a crotchet rest lasts for a crotchet beat, which in the Uk is equivalent to 1 and in the US equivalent to 1/4.

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How many quavers in a crotchets?

A quaver is an eighth note. A crotchet is a quarter note. A quaver is HALF of a crotchet.


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How long is a hemidemisemiquaver?

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Which is bigger crotchet or semi quaver?

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How many quavers are there in a crotchet?

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What A dotted note has three beats.?

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