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= Half note
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A half note is a musical note that typically lasts for two beats in 4/4 time, which is one of the most common time signatures in Western music. It is represented by a hollow oval note head with a straight stem. In written music, half notes are used to indicate that a note should be held for a longer duration than a quarter note (which lasts for one beat) but shorter than a whole note (which lasts for four beats).