"triple time" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈtɹɪ.pl̩ ˌtaɪ̯m/
Etymology: From triple + 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 Coordinate_terms: double time, half-time Translations (rhythm with three beats per bar): tretakt [common-gender] (Swedish)
    Sense id: en-triple_time-en-noun-8R2n8Wbh Disambiguation of Three: 60 40 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Entries with translation boxes, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Terms with Swedish translations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of Entries with translation boxes: 68 32 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 56 44 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 55 45 Disambiguation of Terms with Swedish translations: 66 34 Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music Disambiguation of 'rhythm with three beats per bar': 92 8
  2. A rate of pay that is three times the normal rate (for reasons such as working on a holiday or working hazardous duty). Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-triple_time-en-noun-RBiizIYt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51
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