"two-four time" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: two-four times [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} two-four time (countable and uncountable, plural two-four times)
  1. (music) A time signature indicating that each measure is equal to two quarter notes. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-two-four_time-en-noun-Z4nE3inN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Inflected forms

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          "quarter note"
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