Double whole note the "brevis" was to be considered the unit of time ("tactus"), instead of the usual "semibrevis". The old symbol , used as an alternative to the numerical proportion 2:1 in mensural notation, is carried over into modern notational practice to indicate a smaller relative value per note shape. It is normally used for music in a relatively quick tempo, where it indicates two minim (half note) beats in a bar of four crotchets (quarter notes), while is the equivalent of , with four crotchet beats . Double whole note In music, a double whole note (American), breve (international), or double
The Whole World is a Stage the US "Billboard" R&B chart in 1967. It also charted on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot 100, peaking at number 63. The Whole World is a Stage "The Whole World Is a Stage" is a 1966 song recorded by American R&B music group the Fantastic Four for the Ric-Tic label. It was written by Albert "Al" Hamilton, Eugene Hamilton (under the pseudonym of Ronnie Savoy), and Ed Wingate and produced by Al Kent (a pseudonym for Al Hamilton) and Wingate. Group member "Sweet" James Epps led the recording and was backed by Ralph Pruitt, Joseph Pruitt, and Wallace "Toby" Childs. The