minim

[ˈmɪnɪm]

minim Definition

a musical note having the time value of half a semibreve or two crotchets, represented by a ring with a stem.

Using minim: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "minim" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The melody starts with a minim followed by a crotchet.

• Example

  The song is written in 4/4 time, with each bar containing four minims.

Phrases with minim

• dotted minim

  a minim with a dot to its right, which increases its duration by half

  Example

  The dotted minim is held for three beats.

• double minim

  two minims joined together, equivalent to a breve

  Example

  The double minim is rarely used in modern music.

• semibreve rest

  a pause in music equal in duration to a minim

  Example

  The conductor signaled for a semibreve rest after the final chord.

Origins of minim

from Latin 'minima', meaning 'smallest'

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Summary: minim in Brief

'Minim' [ˈmɪnɪm] is a musical note that lasts for half a semibreve or two crotchets. It is represented by a ring with a stem and is used in various time signatures. The dotted minim is a minim with a dot to its right, which increases its duration by half. The double minim is two minims joined together, equivalent to a breve.