triple time

triple time

noun Music.
time or rhythm characterized by three beats to the measure with an accent on the first beat.
Also called triple measure, triplex.


Origin:
1655–65
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Triple time is always a great word to know.
So is whole rest. Does it mean:
rest equivalent in duration to a whole note
dissonant chord
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triple time
 
n
musical time with three beats in each bar

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