minim

Meanings

• noun

  In music, a minim is a musical symbol representing the duration of half a beat.

  - "The pianist played the minim note perfectly."
  - "The conductor signaled for the orchestra to play a minim pause."

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Variants

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minim , minims

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Etymology

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The term 'minim' comes from the Latin word 'minimus' which means 'smallest'. In music, it represents the smallest duration of a note.

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Trivia

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1. The minim note is also known as a 'half note' in some music theories.

2. In some music notation systems, the minim note is represented by a filled-in circle or a solid note head.

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Related Concepts

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1. note: A note is a symbol used in music to represent a specific pitch and duration.

2. rhythm: Rhythm is the pattern of sounds and silences in music.

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The minim note is a fundamental concept in Western classical music and is used extensively in various musical compositions. It is an essential building block for creating rhythm and melody in music.

How to Memorize "minim"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a minim note, imagine a small round symbol representing the note head.
   - Visualize a line extending below the note head, representing the stem.
   - Add a flag or other marking to the stem if the note is a rest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the minim note with the number '2' as it represents a duration of half a beat.
   - Think of the minim note as the smallest note duration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Minim is my smallest note' to remember the meaning of the term.

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