What does duple mean?
Duple means (rare) Double..
Duple
/ˈdjuːpəl/ · adjective
Meaning
(rare) Double..
Definitions by Sense
- (rare) Double.
- (of time or music) Having two beats, or a multiple of two beats, in each measure.
- (poetry) Having two beats in each foot.
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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for duple?
Common synonyms include duplicate, twosome, dual, double.
What is the opposite of duple?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use duple in a sentence?
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).
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