Definition of duple
1 : having two elements
2a : marked by two or a multiple of two beats per measure of music duple timeb of rhythm : consisting of a meter based on disyllabic feet
Read the Latest from M-W
Origin and Etymology of duple
Latin duplus double — more at double
Learn More about duple
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up duple? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!