duple
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pəl, ˈdyu- adjective
1.
having two parts; double; twofold.
2.
Music. having two or sometimes a multiple of two beats in a measure: duple meter.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | a less common word for double |
| 2. | music (of time or music) having two beats in a bar |
| [C16: from Latin duplus twofold, double] | |
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Duple
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Example sentences
Demonstrate conducting patterns including duple and triple meter.
In the duple, the bells and the clapper go alternately.
It was set to a lively duple meter was accompanied by the guitar, and often included musical improvisation.
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