duple

[doo-puhl, dyoo-]

adjective

1. having two parts; double; twofold.

2. Music.,  having two or sometimes a multiple of two beats in a measure.

   duple meter.

duple

/ ˈdjuːpəl /

adjective

1. a less common word for double

2. music (of time or music) having two beats in a bar

Word History and Origins

Origin of duple¹

1535–45; < Latin duplus double

Word History and Origins

Origin of duple¹

C16: from Latin duplus twofold, double

Example Sentences

The first is in duple, the second is in triple feel.

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For example, 2/2 and 2/8 are also simple duple meters.

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The duple meter laid down by his feet would have knocked against the rhythm of whatever melody or text was running through his mind.

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In place of a Scherzo, it features a raucous furiant, a rustic dance that hurtles through constant changes from duple to triple meter.

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A saltarello is a traditional Italian dance, usually in compound duple time.

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