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duple rhythm

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noun

Prosody.

  1. a rhythmic pattern created by a succession of disyllabic feet.

Etymology

Origin of duple rhythm

First recorded in 1880–85

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In duple rhythm the accent is followed by one unaccented or lighter beat, so that regular alternation of heavy and light pulses prevails incessantly.

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