cut time

noun

A meter of two minims (half notes) per measure.

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nouncut time (uncountable)
  1. uncountableentertainmentA meter of two minims (half notes) per measure.

    Synonyms: 2/2, alla breve, 𝄵

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA meter of two minims (half notes) per measure.

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Translations

German Zweihalbetakt, Allabreve
  • Zweihalbetaktmeter of two minims per measure
  • Allabrevemeter of two minims per measure
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