HeyRuaHow to say “semibreve” in Irish
- Irish:
- lán-nóta
- English:
- semibreve
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-noh-tuh” /ˈlˠɑːnˌn̪ˠoːt̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lán-nótaí (semibreves)
- Genitive singular:
- lán-nóta, an lán-nóta (e.g. fad an lán-nóta, length of the semibreve)
- Genitive plural:
- lán-nótaí, na lán-nótaí (e.g. fad na lán-nótaí, the length of the semibreves)
What does “lán-nóta” mean?
- semibreve
- A musical note lasting four beats in common time, the longest note value in ordinary use.Also: whole note, note.
“Lán-nóta” with the article
The plural of semibreve in Irish is lán-nótaí. Here is lán-nóta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lán-nóta
the semibreve
No change after an
na lán-nótaí
the semibreves
Plural: no change after na
“Lán-nóta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lán-nóta, the Irish word for semibreve.
Seinn lán-nóta ar an bpianó.
Play a semibreve on the piano.
Maireann an lán-nóta ceithre bhuille.
The semibreve lasts four beats.
Tá dhá mhionim i lán-nóta amháin.
There are two minims in one semibreve.
Scríobh an múinteoir lán-nótaí ar an gclár.
The teacher wrote semibreves on the board.
Coinnigh fad an lán-nóta go cúramach.
Hold the length of the semibreve carefully.
Níl ach lán-nótaí sa bharra deireanach.
There are only semibreves in the last bar.
Ní raibh mo lán-nóta fada go leor.
My semibreve was not long enough.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Semibreve in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for semibreve?
The Irish for semibreve is lán-nóta (pronounced “LAWN-noh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lán-nótaí.
How do you pronounce lán-nóta in Irish?
Lán-nóta is said like “LAWN-noh-tuh” (IPA /ˈlˠɑːnˌn̪ˠoːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of semibreve in Irish?
The plural of lán-nóta is lán-nótaí; with the article, na lán-nótaí means “the semibreves”. The genitive plural is lán-nótaí, as in fad na lán-nótaí (the length of the semibreves).
How do the other note values relate to lán-nóta?
A lán-nóta (semibreve) equals two mionim (minims) or four croisín (crotchets).
