noun
- A musical note with a time value equal to one thirty-second of a whole note; a note lasting half as long as a semiquaver.
Usage: British English term; American English equivalent is 'thirty-second note'; Used in music notation and composition
Examples
- The composer wrote a rapid passage of demisemiquavers in the violin part.
- In fast tempos, demisemiquavers can be challenging for young musicians to play clearly.
- The sheet music showed a series of demisemiquavers followed by a longer note.
- She practiced the demisemiquaver runs until her fingers could execute them smoothly.
- The conductor indicated that the demisemiquavers should be played with precision and clarity.