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Bréve

1. Short; formerly the Bréve was the shortest note. The notes then used were the Large, the Long, and the Bréve. The Bréve is now the longest note; it is equal to two semibréves or whole notes.

2. A Double whole note. . . . See Notes and Notation.

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[Elson, Louis C. Professor of Theory of Music at the New England Conservatory of Music. Elson's Music Dictionary. Boston: Oliver Ditson Co. MCMV.]

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