septuplet
8.2
A group of seven notes played in the time usually used for fewer notes
- noun
- /sɛpˈtjuːplɪt/
- Specialized
:
septuplo
- In this measure, the composer uses a septuplet to create a unique rhythmic effect.
Examples
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Learning to count a septuplet accurately can be difficult for beginner musicians.
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Can you play a septuplet in this piece?
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The pianist played a rapid septuplet passage that challenged her timing.
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The composer used a septuplet in the final movement.
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The pianist played a rapid septuplet passage that challenged her timing.
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In this measure, the composer uses a septuplet to create a unique rhythmic effect.
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Learning to count a septuplet accurately can be difficult for beginner musicians.
How Many Notes
septuplet
- Specialized
sextuplet
- Specialized
quintuplet
- Specialized
quadruplet
1
6.2
1
6.2
triplet
4
3.7
4
3.7
Surface Forms
septuplet singular
septuplets plural
Morphology
Etymology
Septuplet in music is a group of seven notes played where you would usually play fewer notes. The word comes from Latin septem 'seven' and the ending -uplet is like in triplet, so it simply means 'seven together'.