Is a Quarter Note a Quaver

A quaver has one flag. Therefore, two eighth notes occupy the same amount of time as one quarter note. Therefore, two quavers occupy the same amount of time as one crotchet.

Why is it called quarter notes?

A quarter note is called that because it is always a quarter the duration of a whole note. This true regardless of the time signature, tempo, or number of beats in a bar. You will notice that in 3/4, a whole note does not fit into a measure.

What is a half note called?

Learn about what a minim is in music. It is also known as a half note & is played for half the duration of a whole note & twice the duration of a quarter note.