- duple
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Duple — Du ple, a. [L. duplus. See {Double}.] Double. [1913 Webster] {Duple ratio} (Math.), that in which the antecedent term is double the consequent, as of 2 to 1, 8 to 4, etc. [1913 Webster] || … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
duple — [do͞o′pəl, dyo͞o′pəl] adj. [L duplus: see DOUBLE] 1. double; twofold 2. Music containing two (or a multiple of two) beats to the measure [duple time] … English World dictionary
dūplė — dūplė̃ sf. tokia peleninė, smėlio žemė: Kur prieg dūplei, tai visos bul bos nušalo Vlk … Dictionary of the Lithuanian Language
duple — ► ADJECTIVE Music ▪ (of rhythm) based on two main beats to the bar. ORIGIN Latin duplus, from duo two … English terms dictionary
Duple — In music, duple refers to duple meter. Duple is also a duration of 1½ the regular note value duration in compound and or triple meter. An irrational rhythm, it may also be used as a polyrhythm when played against the regular duration. When saying … Wikipedia
duple — adj. of two parts. Phrases and idioms: duple ratio Math. a ratio of 2 to 1. duple time Mus. that with two beats to the bar. Etymology: L duplus f. duo two … Useful english dictionary
duple — adjective Etymology: Latin duplus double more at double Date: 15th century 1. having two elements 2. a. marked by two or a multiple of two beats per measure of music < duple time > b. of rhythm consisting of a meter based on … New Collegiate Dictionary
duple — /dooh peuhl, dyooh /, adj. 1. having two parts; double; twofold. 2. Music. having two or sometimes a multiple of two beats in a measure: duple meter. [1535 45; < L duplus DOUBLE] * * * … Universalium
duple — du•ple [[t]ˈdu pəl, ˈdyu [/t]] adj. 1) having two parts; double; twofold 2) mad having two or sometimes a multiple of two beats in a measure: duple meter[/ex] • Etymology: 1535–45; < L duplus double … From formal English to slang
Duple Coachbuilders — Duple Dominant IV auf Leyland Tiger TRCTL11/3R Fahrgestell Duple Coachbuilders war ein Hersteller von Aufbauten für Omnibusse aus England. Spezialisiert auf die Herstellung von Reisebussen, wurden auch Stadtbusse und vereinzelt Doppeldeckerbusse… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Duple Coachbuilders — Duple Dominant IV Duple was best known as a British manufacturer of coach and bus bodywork from 1919 until 1989. Contents 1 History 1.1 … Wikipedia
