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Definition of Duple

1. Adjective. Consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs. "Duple (or double) time consists of two (or a multiple of two) beats to a measure"

Definition of Duple

1. a. Double.

Definition of Duple

1. Adjective. (rare) Double. ¹

2. Adjective. (context: of time or music) Having two beats, or a multiple of two beats, in each measure. ¹

3. Adjective. (context: poetry) Having two beats in each foot. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Duple

1. having two parts or elements [adj]

Medical Definition of Duple

1. Duple ratio, that in which the antecedent term is double the consequent, as of 2 to 1, 8 to 4, etc. Alternative term for double. Origin: L. Duplus. See Double. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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