Minim

Minim

Minim is a term used in various contexts, primarily in music, medicine, and typography. The meaning and application of the term vary significantly depending on the field.

Music

In music, a minim (or half note) is a note played for half the duration of a whole note (or semibreve) and twice the duration of a quarter note (or crotchet). It is represented by a hollow oval note head with a straight note stem. In 4/4 time, a minim lasts for two beats.

Medicine

In medicine, a minim is a unit of volume that is equal to 1/60 of a fluid dram or 1/480 of a fluid ounce. It is used in the measurement of liquid medicines. The minim was traditionally used in pharmacy and medicine but has largely been replaced by the metric system.

Typography

In typography, a minim refers to a short vertical stroke used in the construction of certain letters in medieval and Renaissance manuscripts. It is a fundamental component of letters such as 'i', 'm', 'n', and 'u'. The term is derived from the Latin word 'minimus', meaning 'smallest'.

Related Pages

• Music notation
• Half note
• Fluid dram
• Fluid ounce
• Pharmacy
• Typography
• Medieval manuscripts
• Renaissance manuscripts

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