Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
duple-time
noun
/ˈdjuːpəl taɪm/
Definition
Duple time is a musical meter that divides music into groups of two beats per measure.
Examples
- The waltz is an example of a dance that is typically not in duple time.
- Marches often use duple time to create a steady and strong beat.
- In duple time, the musician emphasized the first beat of each measure.
Meaning
In duple time, each measure consists of two main beats, which can be felt as a strong-weak pattern. This is common in various musical genres.
Synonyms
- binary time
- two-beat time
