Definitions for: Semibreve

[n] a musical note having the longest time value

Webster (1913) Definition: Sem"i*breve`, n. [Pref. semi- + breve: cf. F.
semi-breve, It. semibreve.] [Formerly written semibref.]
(Mus.)
A note of half the time or duration of the breve; -- now
usually called a whole note. It is the longest note in
general use.

Synonyms: whole note

See Also: musical note, note, tone