quadruple whole

noun

A musical note equal to two or three breves, i.e. four or six whole notes; a longa.

Meanings

nounquadruple whole (plural quadruple wholes)

plural quadruple wholes

  1. entertainmentA musical note equal to two or three breves, i.e. four or six whole notes; a longa.
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