In music, a half note (American) or minim (British) is a note played for half the duration of a whole note (or semibreve) and twice the duration of a quarter note (or crotchet).

A half note is a musical note that is held for two beats in 4/4 time, represented by a hollow oval note head and a stem. It is a crucial rhythmic value that bridges the gap between quarter notes and whole notes, allowing musicians to create more complex rhythms and patterns.

The half note (also called a minim) is a note that is ​ 12 the value of a whole note and double the value of a quarter note. In the time signature it will be two beats long.

A half note is a musical note that lasts for two beats in a piece of music, typically represented by a hollow oval note head and a stem. In the context of rhythm, it functions as a fundamental building block, allowing composers to create various rhythmic patterns and structures.