whole note

US /ˈhoʊl noʊt/
UK /ˈhoʊl noʊt/
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全音符

a musical note with the longest time value in common use, equal to four beats in 4/4 time

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The composer used a whole note to indicate a sustained sound.
作曲家は持続音を示すために全音符を使用した。
A whole note typically lasts for four beats in common time.
全音符は通常、共通拍子で4拍続く。