They can be whole, half or quarter (5)

I believe the answer is:

rests

(Other definitions for rests that I've seen before include "Takes one's ease" , "Relaxes, sleeps" , "holidays" , "Pauses; relaxes" , "Reposes" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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