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quaver

noun verb

a musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note

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Word length
6
Starts with
Q
Ends with
R
Contains
UAVE
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈkweɪvə(ɹ)

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noun

  1. a musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note

noun

  1. a tremulous sound

verb

  1. sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below

verb

  1. give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency

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