adjective
- consisting of or arranged in two parts or units; twofold
- having two beats or a multiple of two beats per measure
Usage: music
Examples
- The duple structure of the molecule consists of two identical halves.
- In duple meter, the music has two main beats per measure.
- The duple rhythm of the march made it easy to march in step.
- A duple arrangement of the seating allowed for better conversation.
- Duple time is common in marches and many popular songs.