Minim
/ˈmɪn.ɪm/noun
A term used to refer to the smallest unit of measurement or a small note in music.
Did you know?In medieval music theory, a 'minim' represented a note of half the value of a 'semibreve', showcasing how small things can hold great power.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
minimus
“the smallest”
14th Century
Middle English
minim
“a small or lesser thing, especially in music”
17th Century
English
minim
“a note in music denoting a specific duration”
Modern English
English
minim
“the smallest unit of measurement or a small note in music”