Meaning of Punktierte Note in Music
In music, a **punktierte Note** refers to a **dotted note**. A dotted note is a rhythmic value that extends the duration of a note by half of its original value. For example, a dotted half note is equal to three beats, while a dotted quarter note is equal to one and a half beats. The dot placed next to the note indicates that its duration is increased by half. This rhythmic device is used to add variety and interest to musical compositions by altering the lengths of individual notes.
The German term for dotted note.
In addition, you can familiarize yourself with the terms:
- [English] dotted note
- [French] note pointée (f)
- [Italian] nota puntata (f)
- [Spanish] nota con puntillo (f)
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