common time

American  

noun

Music.

1. a meter or tempo of four beats per measure, with each of four quarter notes receiving a single beat. C

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common time British  

noun

1.  C.  music a time signature indicating four crotchet beats to the bar; four-four time

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Etymology

Origin of common time

First recorded in 1665–75

Example Sentences

She also pointed out that the most common time for hot, dry Santa Ana winds is during the fall.

From Los Angeles Times

"Early morning is one of the most common times people experience migraine attacks," Porreca said.

From Science Daily

The Sakura, or _______________ blossom, season is coming up soon, and it's a common time to lose things.

From NewsForKids.net

As a bonus, magnetic reversals could provide a common time marker for rocks from different locations.

From Science Magazine

Four four time is used so much that it is often called common time, written as a bold "C."

From Literature