huitième de soupir

Meaning of "Huitième de Soupir" in Music

In music notation, "huitième de soupir" is a French term that translates to "eighth rest" in English. It is a symbol used to indicate a brief pause or silence in the music for the duration of an eighth note. The "huitième de soupir" rest is represented by a small horizontal line placed above the middle line of the staff. It is used to indicate a momentary break in the rhythm, allowing the performer to briefly pause before continuing to play or sing.

**Note:** The term "huitième de soupir" is specific to French music notation. In other languages, such as English, it is referred to as an "eighth rest" or by similar terms.