semibreve

noun

semi·​breve ˈse-mē-ˌbrēv How to pronounce semibreve (audio)
ˈse-ˌmī-,
-mi-,
-ˌbrev

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1516, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of semibreve was circa 1516

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Cite this Entry

“Semibreve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semibreve. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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