a time signature in which each measure has three beats
Triple meter
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Triple counterpoint
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invertible counterpoint in which three parts can be interchanged, each making a suitable bass for the other
Triple time
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a time signature in which each measure has three beats
Tres
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a Cuban guitar like instrument with three pairs of strings (occasionally, three sets of three strings). strummed to accompany…
Triplet
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A group of three notes of equal time value performed in the time of two. One or two of the notes may be rests of equal value.…
Tuning peg
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a peg, usually of wood, or a pin, usually of steel, around which a string runs, and which, when turned, increases or decrease…
Tuning pin
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a peg, usually of wood, or a pin, usually of steel, around which a string runs, and which, when turned, increases or decrease…
Two-beat
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music in which the first and third beats of each four beat bar (measure) are accentuated, for example, in marches
Time Signature
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A symbol placed at the left side of the staff indicating the meter of the composition. See time signature in Elements of a Mu…