three-quarter time

noun

, Music.

1. the meter of a musical composition having a time signature of 3/4 and three quarter notes or their equivalent in each measure.

Example Sentences

Yes, he wrote a saraband in its traditional three-quarter time, but it’s suspended, its feet hovering above the ground with a patient, forlorn, undanceable tune, played by Katia with sensitivity.

From New York Times

For instance, Jimena Samper-Villareal teaches and works on seagrass ecology and restoration at UCR’s marine science center in a staff scientist position that hovers between one-quarter and three-quarter time each year.

From Science Magazine

The current staff is tiny: following the editor’s departure, it’s just Persily and an administrator who works three-quarter time.

From The Guardian

Turns out that orchestras play the anthem in three-quarter time, not in four-four time, as I sing it at ballgames.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s always three-quarter time,” Steve assures me.

From Los Angeles Times