duple
duple
Definition
du·ple (do̵̅o̅′pəl, dyo̵̅o̅′-)
adjective
- double; twofold
- Music containing two (or a multiple of two) beats to the measure duple time
Etymology: L duplus: see double
duple
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- time: His dances typically start in duple time, then for the second part shift to triple.
- meter: Tallis always sets the first polyphonic verse or pair of verses in compound duple meter and the others in simple duple.
- set: Our conclusions were that the Welch Whim should be taken as a duple minor set, by eliminating the 3rd couples.
- rhythm: The Ili style tends to use duple rhythms while in the south 5/8, 7/8 and 9/8 rhythms also appear.
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