A quaver is a musical note that lasting for half a beat. That means that two quavers last as long and one crotchet. In the North American terminology a quaver is called an ‘eighth note’.

Why is it called a quaver?

Quavers are a deep-fried potato-based British snack food. Launched in the UK in 1968, they were originally made by Smith’s. Since 1997 they have been produced by Walkers. The name comes from the musical note, quaver.

What are kinds of notes?

• Semibreve (Whole Note)
• Minim (Half Note)
• Crotchet (Quarter Note)
• Quaver (Eighth Note)
• Semiquaver (16th Note)
• Demisemiquaver (32nd Note)
• Other Notes.