three quarter-time

A form of three-quarter time — A time signature of a composition indicating three quarter notes or their equivalent in each measure.

Meanings

nounthree quarter-time (plural three quarter-times)

plural three quarter-times

  1. alternativeAlternative form of three-quarter time.
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