 Two hundred fifty-sixth note

A two hundred fifty-sixth note (often written as a 256th note) is a type of musical note that represents a very short duration, specifically a fraction of a beat. In traditional Western music notation, it is usually indicated with a filled-in note head and a specific number of flags on its stem. To give you a clearer understanding: - A **whole note** lasts for four beats. - A **half note** lasts for two beats.