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triple time en · NOUN

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹɪ.pl̩ ˌtaɪ̯m/

Etymology

From triple + time (“measure, tempo”).

Meanings

(uncountable) A rhythm or time with three beats per bar: one accented followed by two unaccented.
(uncountable) A rate of pay that is three times the normal rate (for reasons such as working on a holiday or working hazardous duty).

Coordinates

double time · half-time

Translations (2)

sv tretakt (rhythm with three beats per bar) · ko 삼박자 (rhythm with three beats per bar)