beating time

A form of beat time — To measure or regulate time in music by the motion of the hand or foot.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepresentpresent participle of beat time
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“beating time.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/beating%20time. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “beating time,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/beating%20time.

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