HeyRuaHow to say “semibreve” in Irish
- Irish:
- leathlán
- English:
- semibreve
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LYAH-lawn” /ˈlʲahlˠaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- leathláin (semibreves)
- Genitive singular:
- leathláin, an leathláin (e.g. fad an leathláin, the length of the semibreve)
- Genitive plural:
- leathlán, na leathlán (e.g. luach na leathlán, the value of the semibreves)
What does “leathlán” mean?
- semibreve
- A musical note lasting four beats, equal to two minims; called a whole note in American usage.Also: whole note, musical note.
“Leathlán” with the article
The plural of semibreve in Irish is leathláin. Here is leathlán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an leathlán
the semibreve
No change after an
na leathláin
the semibreves
Plural: no change after na
“Leathlán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leathlán, the Irish word for semibreve.
Is nóta fada é leathlán.
A semibreve is a long note.
Seinn an leathlán go mall.
Play the semibreve slowly.
Tá ceithre bhuille i leathlán.
There are four beats in a semibreve.
Tá dhá leathlán sa bharra seo.
There are two semibreves in this bar.
Coinnigh fad an leathláin go cúramach.
Hold the length of the semibreve carefully.
Is ionann leathlán amháin agus dhá mhionim.
One semibreve equals two minims.
Scríobh an múinteoir leathláin ar an gclár.
The teacher wrote semibreves on the board.
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Semibreve in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for semibreve?
The Irish for semibreve is leathlán (pronounced “LYAH-lawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leathláin.
How do you pronounce leathlán in Irish?
Leathlán is said like “LYAH-lawn” (IPA /ˈlʲahlˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of semibreve in Irish?
The plural of leathlán is leathláin; with the article, na leathláin means “the semibreves”. The genitive plural is leathlán, as in luach na leathlán (the value of the semibreves).
Is 'leathlán' only a music word?
As a noun, 'leathlán' means a semibreve in music; the same spelling as an adjective means half full, as in 'gloine leathlán'.
