1. (noun) a musical note having the time value of half a whole note

• half note

1. (noun) a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 1/60th fluid dram or 0.059194 cubic centimeters

• british capacity unit
• imperial capacity unit

2. (noun) a United States liquid unit equal to 1/60 fluidram

• united states liquid unit

3. (noun) a musical note having the time value of half a whole note

• musical note
• note
• tone