“The ancient castle's crotchet, in the form of a hidden secret passage, added an air of mystery and intrigue to its already captivating atmosphere.”

“He may be younger than these men, but he has the gait and crotchetiness of someone older.”

“After all, one has a well-honed reputation for crotchetiness and the other is a bit eccentric.”

“Black and MacLaine make a terrific double act, the latter blending fearsome crotchetiness and hidden vulnerability with aplomb.”

“After them came trooping wags of innumerous crotchets, bright, belligerent Quaker, and moonshine morosoph Wilson.”

“Furthermore, a comparison of the way in which crotchets and quavers are notated makes it likely that the same scribe copied both works.”

“Laughing at the artist's crotchets is the only way I know to stay engaged with some of his more solemn scenes.”