"triple time" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈtɹɪ.pl̩ ˌtaɪ̯m/
Etymology: From triple + time (“measure, tempo”). Etymology templates: {{m|en|triple}} triple, {{m|en|time||measure, tempo}} time (“measure, tempo”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} triple time (uncountable)
  1. (music) A rhythm or time with three beats per bar: one accented followed by two unaccented. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Music, Three Translations (rhythm with three beats per bar): tretakt [common-gender] (Swedish)
    Sense id: en-triple_time-en-noun-8R2n8Wbh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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