Definition: A septuplet, also “septimole,” is a group of seven notes, which fits into the length of four, six, or eight notes of the same note-value. For example, quarter-note septuplets span the length of four quarter-notes; eighth-note septuplets span four normal eighth-notes, and so on.
A septuplet is marked with a small 7 on its beam or bracket, or slur; or may be rhythmically clarified with a ratio:
A septuplet is marked with a small 7 on its beam or bracket, or slur; or may be rhythmically clarified with a ratio:
- 7:4, meaning seven notes are played in the span of four. In simple meter, this variation is implied.
(♫ Listen) - 7:6, seven notes span six; often seen in 6/8 or 12/8 time.
(♫ Listen) - 7:8, seven notes span eight; less common.
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Also Known As:
- settimina, settina (It)
- septolet (Fr)
- Septole (Ger)
