noun
crotchet
Crotchet (noun) means a musical note one beat long in 4/4 time.
noun
1
A musical note one beat long in 4/4 time.
2
A sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook
3
A hook-shaped instrument, especially as used in obstetric surgery.
4
A whim or a fancy.
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Etymology
From Middle English crochet, from Old French crochet (“small hook”), from croc + -et (diminutive suffix), from Old Norse krókr (“hook”). The musical note was named so because of a small hook on its stem in black notation (in modern notation this hook is on the quaver/eighth note). Doublet of crochet, crocket, and croquet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of crotchet?
"crotchet" (noun) means a musical note one beat long in 4/4 time.
What are the different meanings of crotchet?
"crotchet" has 3 main meanings: 1. A musical note one beat long in 4/4 time; 2. A sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook; 3. A hook-shaped instrument, especially as used in obstetric surgery.