Pronunciation: [djˈuːpə͡l] (IPA) 
The word "duple" is spelled with a "d" followed by "u" and "ple". The IPA phonetic transcription for "duple" is /ˈdjuːpəl/. This means that the "du" in "duple" is pronounced with a "yoo" sound, like the "y" sound in "you". The "p" is pronounced like normal and "le" is pronounced as "ul". This word is used to describe a musical rhythm or time signature that has two beats in each measure.
Duple is an adjective used to describe something that is made up of or characterized by two parts or elements. The term is often associated with music and rhythm, specifically referring to a time signature with two beats in a measure. In such musical compositions, each measure or bar is divided into two equal parts, creating a steady and regular duple meter. This duple meter commonly gives a sense of stability and predictability to the music, with a repeated emphasis on the first beat of each measure.
Beyond music, "duple" can also be used more broadly to describe anything that is composed of two parts or elements. For instance, in mathematics, a "duple number" refers to a number that is divisible evenly by two. Similarly, "duple meter" in poetry refers to a rhythmic pattern where each foot has two syllables.
Furthermore, "duple" can also be used to describe actions, relationships, or structures that involve or connect two entities. It signifies a binary system or pattern, where two entities are closely related or work together harmoniously. The concept of duple can extend to various fields including philosophy, biology, and social sciences, emphasizing the significance of the interactions and relationships between pairs of elements or entities.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "duple" comes from the Latin word "duplus", which means "double" or "twofold". The term "duple" is used to describe a rhythmic pattern or meter in music that consists of two beats per measure.
