# triple time

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈtɹɪ.pl̩ ˌtaɪ̯m/

## Definitions
1. A rhythm or time with three beats per bar: one accented followed by two unaccented.
2. A rate of pay that is three times the normal rate (for reasons such as working on a holiday or working hazardous duty).

## Etymology
From triple + time (“measure, tempo”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/triple-time