Minuet is an application for music education. It features a set of ear training exercises regarding intervals, chords, scales and more.
Publisher’s description
What is Minuet?
Minuet by KDE e.V. is open-source Windows software in the music players category. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 77.3 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Minuet is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Minuet safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.kde.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E04A3F7877B72D3497F5F23EBBDC149CEEC52D1D401C6BDAC55C7F3254A994B6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.11.70Latest | October 19, 2026 | 77.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KDE.Minuet -eminuet-master-1379-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.kde.minuetInformation
- Publisher
- KDE e.V.
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 26.11.70
- Released
- October 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 8, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- apps.kde.org
- winget ID
- KDE.Minuet
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Frequently asked questions
Is Minuet free?
Yes. Minuet is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is Minuet safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.kde.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Minuet with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Minuet be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Minuet run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Minuet without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Minuet?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Sonic Pi. The alternatives page compares them.
