Clues for the word "BREVE"
We've had 44 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 43 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on October 19, 2023.
Definition of breve
- n. - A note or character of time, equivalent to two semibreves or four minims. When dotted, it is equal to three semibreves. It was formerly of a square figure (as thus: / ), but is now made oval, with a line perpendicular to the staff on each of its sides; -- formerly much used for choir service.
- n. - Any writ or precept under seal, issued out of any court.
- n. - A curved mark [/] used commonly to indicate the short quantity of a vowel.
- n. - The great ant thrush of Sumatra (Pitta gigas), which has a very short tail.
Referring Clues
- Alla ___ (2/2 time)
- Pronunciation mark
- Alla ___ (music notation)
- Mark over an unstressed syllable
- Music symbol
- Long note
- Alla ___ (cut time)
- Alla ___: in 2/2 time, musically
- Alla ___ (music term)
- Symbol over a vowel
- Short vowel indicator
- Alla ___: in 2/2 time, musically
- Alla follower
- Alla ___ (music term)
- Curve over a vowel
- Mark indicating a short vowel
- Mark over a vowel
- Alla ___ (cut time, in music)
- Phonetician's semicircle
- Vowel mark
- Alla ___: music notation
- Musical note
- Judicial writ
- Long musical note
- Made with half-and-half, in coffee houses
- Note equivalent to four minims
- Note resounding upturns when there's no resistance
- Accent - musical note
- Note always turning into another note
- At any time note returns as an old one
- Note with the time value of eight crotchets
- Mark placed over short vowels
- Note to vicar: get a life outside
- Note, always a note that comes up
- Note from brother's first girl
- Be around clergyman to produce a musical note
- Note in sombre vein
- Note victory in short race
- Note: Brahms overture always turns up
- Short-vowel mark
- Mark over a short vowel
- Two whole notes, essentially
- Note
- Musical equivalent of two whole notes
Last Seen In
- LA Times - October 19, 2023
- New York Times - October 23, 2021
- Guardian Cryptic - November 16, 2017
- Guardian Quick - June 23, 2016
- Guardian Quiptic - April 25, 2016
- Guardian Prize - September 12, 2015
- Guardian Quick - August 18, 2015
- LA Times - October 12, 2014
- Washington Post - July 03, 2013
- Netword - April 14, 2013
- Netword - October 13, 2012
- Universal - December 14, 2011
- Universal - December 06, 2011
- Universal - August 22, 2011
- Guardian Quick - June 26, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - May 31, 2011
- Universal - January 05, 2011
- Wall Street Journal - January 29, 2010
- Chronicle of Higher Education - September 04, 2009
- LA Times - January 20, 2009
- LA Times Sunday - October 12, 2008
- New York Sun - July 29, 2008
- Guardian Quick - July 09, 2008
- Guardian Everyman - March 09, 2008
- Universal - January 26, 2008
- Guardian Prize - December 29, 2007
- Guardian Speedy - October 28, 2007
- New York Times - September 08, 2007
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - August 26, 2007
- New York Times - September 02, 2006
- And in 13 more crossword puzzles...