Meaning of the word "double whole note" in English

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double whole note

US /ˌdʌb.əl ˈhoʊl ˌnoʊt/
UK /ˌdʌb.əl ˈhoʊl ˌnoʊt/
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Noun

1.

a musical note having the longest time value in common use, equal to two whole notes or eight quarter notes

Example:
The composer used a double whole note to indicate a sustained sound.
A double whole note is rarely seen in modern music notation.
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