Minima



[Lat.]

  1. A term in Mensural notation referring to a note equal to that of a minim or half note.
  2. An Italian term for half note.

    See also [Am.] half note; [Br.] Minim; [Fr.] Blanche; [Ger.] Halbe or [Ger.] Halbenote; [It.] Minima or [It.] Bianca; [Sp.] Blanca.

Minima
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