Fjärdedels

Fjärdedels is a Swedish word that translates to "quarter" or "fourth part" in English. It is commonly used in various contexts, including time, music, and measurements.

In terms of time, a fjärdedels timme refers to a quarter of an hour, which is equivalent to 15 minutes. This is a practical unit for expressing shorter durations of time.

In music, a fjärdedelsnot is a quarter note, a type of musical note that represents a specific duration of sound. Its value is typically one-fourth of a whole note. The duration of a quarter note is often used as the basic beat unit in many musical compositions.

The term fjärdedels can also be applied to measurements, indicating one-fourth of a larger unit. For instance, a fjärdedels liter would be a quarter of a liter. This usage reflects the general concept of dividing something into four equal parts. The word itself is derived from "fjärdedel," which means "a fourth part." Its application is consistent with this etymological root, signifying a division into quarters.