triple time
Meanings
noun
- A rhythm or time with three beats per bar: one accented followed by two unaccented.
- A rate of pay that is three times the normal rate (for reasons such as working on a holiday or working hazardous duty).
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From triple + time (“measure, tempo”).
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