triple time
time or rhythm characterized by three beats to the measure with an accent on the first beat.
Origin of triple time
1- Also called triple measure, triplex.
Words Nearby triple time
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How to use triple time in a sentence
The Sarabande was also in triple time, but its movement was slow and stately.
How to Listen to Music, 7th ed. | Henry Edward KrehbielIs the time of the music generally common time, triple time, or irregular?
Musical Myths and Facts, Volume I (of 2) | Carl EngelThey are always in triple time, and consist of either two or three strains of an even number of bars.
Shakespeare and Music | Edward W. NaylorA peaceful closing section in the major key and in triple time expresses the consoled minds of the survivors.
The Pianoforte Sonata | J.S. ShedlockChopin's four Ballades have one feature in common—they are written in triple time; and they are among his finest inspirations.
How to Listen to Music, 7th ed. | Henry Edward Krehbiel
British Dictionary definitions for triple time
musical time with three beats in each bar
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