three-four time

noun

1. music a form of simple triple time in which there are three crotchet beats to the bar, indicated by the time signature Often shortened tothree-four Also called (esp US and Canadian)three-quarter time

Example Sentences

In the Ravel second half of the program, two waltz-centered scores preceded “Bolero,” which, though a Spanish dance form, also happens to be in three-four time.

From Los Angeles Times

Dudamel found the novel solution of maintaining a sense of continual three-four time over a changing landscape, as though couples kept waltzing on a cruise ship as it sailed over rocky and smooth seas.

From Los Angeles Times

With his heart beating in three-four time, Tackett finished the set, then met Haynes.

From New York Times

Or, “War and music are always in fashion, and always in three-four time.”

From New York Times

In three-four time, six eighth notes may have one hook, but in six-eight time they should preferably have separate hooks of three eighth notes each.

From Project Gutenberg