Duple
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdjuːpəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Duple is an adjective meaning (of time or music) Having two beats, or a multiple of two beats, in each measure.
Meaning
(of time or music) Having two beats, or a multiple of two beats, in each measure.
More Meanings
- (poetry) Having two beats in each foot.
- (rare) Double.
Example Sentences
McGonagall is earnestly trying to gather the resources of a metrical tradition, not subvert it, but the mismatch of duple and triple measure in the first line alone means that, while it’s made of recognisable metrical feet, the line doesn’t feel like it belongs to any specific metrical pattern (iambic, dactylic, anapestic etc) or mode (pastoral, elegy or ballad).
Synonyms for duple
Depending on context, synonyms include duplicate, twosome, dual, double, duplex, twissel.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include double, multiple, dual, twofold, duplex, doublesome.
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