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crotchet Definition and Meaning in English (crotchet definition)

noun
Synonyms:whimcapricequirk
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Crotchet definition: A peculiar or eccentric notion or whim, often one that is unreasonable or difficult to understand.

Definitions of Crotchet

  1. 1noun

    A peculiar or eccentric notion or whim, often one that is unreasonable or difficult to understand.

  2. 2noun

    In music, a note equal to half a minim or a quarter of a semibreve, represented by a black note head with a stem.

Example Sentences

“He has a strange crotchet about never wearing socks indoors.”

“The conductor asked the orchestra to play the crotchets precisely.”

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Crotchet definition: A peculiar or eccentric notion or whim, often one that is unreasonable or difficult to understand.
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'Crotchet' translates to 'crotchet' in English. Crotchet definition: A peculiar or eccentric notion or whim, often one that is unreasonable or difficult to understand.
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