Here's a breakdown:
* Duple Meter: This is a basic meter where there are two beats per measure. Examples include 2/4 time and 4/4 time.
* Sesquiduple: This means the meter is 1.5 times faster than a duple meter.
To visualize this, let's think of 4/4 time (common time) as our example:
* A duple version of 4/4 time would have two beats per measure.
* A sesquiduple version of 4/4 time would have three beats per measure (1.5 times faster).
Important Note: Sesquiduple is not a commonly used term in modern music theory. It's more relevant to historical music notation and understanding the development of rhythmic complexity.
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