Phrase guide
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noun
A rhythm or time with three beats per bar: one accented followed by two unaccented.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
A rate of pay that is three times the normal rate (for reasons such as working on a holiday or working hazardous duty).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
musical time with three beats in each bar
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: musical time
History
From triple + time (“measure, tempo”).
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
