triple time

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rhythm or time with three beats per bar: one accented followed by two unaccented.
  2. A rate of pay that is three times the normal rate (for reasons such as working on a holiday or working hazardous duty).

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹɪ.pl̩ ˌtaɪ̯m/

Word forms

triple time

Etymology

From triple + time (“measure, tempo”).

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