English: Illustration from 1908 Chambers's Twentieth Century. Each of these notes represents twice the duration of sound of that which comes next in order. The sign to the right of each note indicates a rest or silence equal to its sound duration.
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Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary of the English Language
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Rev. Thomas Davidson 1856-1923 (ed.)
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