half note
US /ˈhæf noʊt/
UK /ˈhæf noʊt/

1.
minima
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.
In tempo 4/4, una minima riceve due battiti.
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The composer used many half notes to create a sustained melody.
Il compositore ha usato molte minime per creare una melodia sostenuta.