\ ˈbrēv
, ˈbrev
\
, ˈbrev
\
Definition of breve
1
: a note equivalent to two whole notes
2
: a curved mark ˘ used to indicate a short vowel or a short or unstressed syllable
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breve
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\ ˈbrēv
, ˈbrev \
, ˈbrev \
Kids Definition of breve
: a mark ˘ placed over a vowel to show that the vowel is short
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The first known use of breve was in the 15th century
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