Achtel
Definition of the German term Achtel in music:
- eighth (fraction)
- eighth note (American English), quaver (British English)
- eighth rest (American English), quaver rest (British English)
Language
German
Singular
Achtel
Plural
Achtel
Abbreviation
8tel
Synonyms
(2) Achtelnote(3) Achtelpause
Combinations
German musical terms that include Achtel:
- Achtel ausschlagen – beat eighth notes
- Achtel schlagen – beat eighth notes
- Dreiachteltakt – 3/8 time...
- Fünfachteltakt – 5/8 time...
- Neunachteltakt – 9/8 time...
- Sechsachteltakt – 6/8 time...
- Siebenachteltakt – 7/8 time...
- Zwölfachteltakt – 12/8 time...
Musical examples
Music scores that include Achtel:
- Arnold Schoenberg: Begleitungsmusik zu einer Lichtspielscene (1929‑1930) Page 4
Related terms
German musical terms related to Achtel: