three-quarter time
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Yes, he wrote a saraband in its traditional three-quarter time, but it’s suspended, its feet hovering above the ground with a patient, forlorn, undanceable tune, played by Katia with sensitivity.
From New York Times
For instance, Jimena Samper-Villareal teaches and works on seagrass ecology and restoration at UCR’s marine science center in a staff scientist position that hovers between one-quarter and three-quarter time each year.
From Science Magazine
The current staff is tiny: following the editor’s departure, it’s just Persily and an administrator who works three-quarter time.
From The Guardian
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
“It’s always three-quarter time,” Steve assures me.
From Los Angeles Times
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