Meaning of the word "half note" in English

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half note

US /ˈhæf noʊt/
UK /ˈhæf noʊt/
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Noun

1.

a musical note having one half the time value of a whole note

Example:
In 4/4 time, a half note receives two beats.
The composer used many half notes to create a sustained melody.
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