sixty-fourth note

Plural

sixty-fourth notes

a musical note symbol representing a duration equal to one sixty-fourth of the value of a whole note

A sixty-fourth note is a musical symbol that represents a duration equal to one-sixty-fourth of the length of a whole note. It is shown as a filled circle with a stem and four flags. This note lasts for one-sixteenth of the time of a quarter note, making it one of the shortest note values commonly used. Sixty-fourth notes are used to create extremely fast and detailed rhythmic patterns in music, fitting a large number of notes into a single measure.

The rapid passage featured a cascade of sixty-fourth notes, requiring precise and nimble fingerwork.
As a percussionist, he practiced playing intricate rhythmic patterns consisting of sixty-fourth notes to develop speed and accuracy.
The conductor emphasized the importance of subdividing the beat evenly, counting each group of sixty-fourth notes with precision.
She executed the series of sixty-fourth notes with clarity and control, ensuring each note was articulated crisply.
The composer employed the sixty-fourth note to add rhythmic complexity and intensity to the musical texture.