half note

US /ˈhæf noʊt/
UK /ˈhæf noʊt/
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blanca

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

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In 4/4 time, a half note receives two beats.
En compás de 4/4, una blanca recibe dos tiempos.
The composer used many half notes to create a sustained melody.
El compositor usó muchas blancas para crear una melodía sostenida.