du·ple
| \ ˈdü-pəl
also ˈdyü- \
also ˈdyü- \
Definition of duple
1
: having two elements
2a
: marked by two or a multiple of two beats per measure of music
duple time
b
of rhythm
: consisting of a meter based on disyllabic feet
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“Duple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duple. Accessed 9 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of duple was in the 15th century
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