English Explanatory Dictionary

duple

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Double.
  2. Having two beats, or a multiple of two beats, in each measure.
  3. Having two beats in each foot.

Pronunciation

/ˈdjuːpəl/ /ˈduːpəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-duple.wav

Word forms

duple

Etymology

PIE word *dwóh₁ From Latin duplus (“twofold, double”). Attested since the 16th century. Doublet of double and doppio.

Synonyms

duplicate twosome dual double duplex duple twissel twofold

Derived words

compound duple duple meter duple time subduple
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