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Breve
Translation of "breve" into Russian
breve
Noun
UK
/ˈbriːv/
US
/ˈbriv/
breve
breves pl
The singer held the note for a breve.
Певец держал ноту на бреве.
краткая
In medieval music, a breve was a note that lasted twice as long as a semibreve.
В средневековой музыке краткая была нотой, которая длилась вдвое дольше, чем семибреве.
Additional translations
знак длительности
знак ударения
Definitions
breve
Noun
UK
/ˈbriːv/
US
/ˈbriv/
A musical note having the time value of two whole notes or four half notes, represented by a hollow oval note head with no stem.
The composer used a breve to extend the duration of the note in the symphony.
A diacritical mark (˘) placed over a vowel to indicate a short sound or a short syllable.
In the word 'căt', the breve over the 'a' indicates a short vowel sound.
A brief papal letter addressed to an individual or community, less formal than a bull.
The congregation received a papal breve confirming the new feast day.
North American: a coffee drink made with espresso and steamed half-and-half, similar to a latte but richer.
She ordered a caramel breve instead of her usual cappuccino.
breve
Adjective
UK
/ˈbriːv/
US
/ˈbriv/
Archaic or rare: brief; short in duration or length.
The chairman’s remarks were mercifully breve.
Idioms and phrases
musical breve
The composer used a musical breve to extend the note.
музыкальная длительность
Композитор использовал музыкальную длительность, чтобы продлить ноту.
double breve
The double breve is rarely used in contemporary compositions.
двойной бревис
Двойной бревис редко используется в современных композициях.