Meaning of Corchea in Music
In music notation, a **corchea** is a term used to describe an eighth note. It is a rhythmic value that represents half the duration of a quarter note (crotchet). The corchea is typically represented by a filled-in oval shape with a stem and a flag. It is called a corchea because the flag on the stem resembles a hook or a "corchete" in Spanish. The corchea is an essential element in musical rhythm and is used to create various rhythmic patterns and melodies.
Example Usage of Corchea in Music Notation
Here is an example of how the corchea is used in music notation:
``` 4/4 Time Signature _______________________ | | | ♩ ♪ ♩ ♪ ♩ ♪ ♩ ♪ | |_______________________|
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In the above example, each note with a filled-in oval shape and a flag represents a corchea (eighth note). The corcheas alternate with quarter notes (crotchets) to create a rhythmic pattern.
Sources:- Chart of Musical Symbols - Dolmetsch Online- Eighth note - Wikipedia
The Spanish term for eighth note.
In addition, you can familiarize yourself with the terms:
- [British] quaver
- [English] eighth note
- [French] croche (f)
- [German] Achtel (f)
- [German] Achtelnote (f)
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