Meaning of Double Croche in Music
In music notation, the term "double croche" refers to a rhythmic value known as the **semiquaver** in British terminology or the **sixteenth note** in American terminology The double croche is a note value that is half the duration of a quaver (eighth note) and twice the duration of a semiquaver (sixteenth note). It is represented by a filled-in oval with a double stem and two flags or beams attached to the stem.
The term "croche" itself is the French word for "quaver" or "eighth note" in English In French, "double croche" translates to "semiquaver" in British English and "sixteenth note" in American English.
The use of different terms for the same note value is due to variations in music notation conventions across different countries and regions.
The French term for sixteenth note.
In addition, you can familiarize yourself with the terms:
- [British] semiquaver
- [English] sixteenth note
- [German] Sechzehntel (f)
- [German] Sechzehntelnote (f)
- [Italian] semicroma (f)
- [Spanish] semicorchea (f)
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