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Semiquaver

usgb/ˈsemikweɪvər/Volume
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Semiquaver indicates a very quick note in music, played for a short duration. SlideThe pianist's fingers danced over the keys in a series of semiquavers.
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In sheet music, semiquavers are represented by notes with two flags or beams. SlideShe struggled to read the semiquavers in the score.
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To count semiquavers, musicians often subdivide beats into four equal parts. SlideThe drummer counted '1-e-&-a 2-e-&-a' to keep time with the semiquavers.
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