Quarter Rest
Definition
A quarter rest is a symbol used in musical notation to indicate silence or pause for one beat. It represents the absence of sound during that specific duration.
Related terms
Whole Rest: A whole rest indicates silence or pause for four beats, equivalent to a whole note.
Eighth Rest: An eighth rest represents silence or pause for half a beat, equivalent to an eighth note.
Sixteenth Rest: A sixteenth rest indicates silence or pause for one-fourth of a beat, equivalent to a sixteenth note.
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AP Music Theory - 1.2 Rhythmic Values
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