three-quarter time
Americannoun
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Turns out that orchestras play the anthem in three-quarter time, not in four-four time, as I sing it at ballgames.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2019
“We bought so many ads in such a short period of time, it was running at halftime, quarter time, three-quarter time and postgame,” Mr. Wolfson said.
From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2018
It’s London in the Blitz and we go to three-quarter time with the 49ers on 10 points and the Vikings on no points.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 15, 2015
The program — which includes operetta numbers, polkas and immortal Strauss dance tunes in three-quarter time — “makes you happy and joyful,” says Gösch, 32.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 24, 2014
It is a round dance in three-quarter time, in which two persons, or groups of two, participate.
From Norwegian Life by Ethlyn T. Clough
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