eighth rest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of eighth rest
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Figure M: In the original, the eighth rest was written as a quarter rest.
From The Head Voice and Other Problems Practical Talks on Singing by Clippinger, D. A. (David Alva)
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