Minim
Minim[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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 The minim was traditionally used in pharmacy and medicine but has largely been replaced by the metric system.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[edit | edit source]
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'.
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- Music notation
- Half note
- Fluid dram
- Fluid ounce
- Pharmacy
- Typography
- Medieval manuscripts
- Renaissance manuscripts
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