triple time

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtɹɪ.pl̩ ˌtaɪ̯m/

Noun

triple time (uncountable)

1. (music) 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).

Coordinate terms

• double time
• half-time

 

Translations

rhythm with three beats per bar

• Swedish: tretakt c