Triple Time Calculator

Calculate Duration in Triple Time





Formula

The formula to calculate the duration of a piece of music in triple time (D) is:

\[ D = \frac{N \times T}{B} \]

Where:

What is Triple Time?

Triple time is a musical term referring to a rhythm or meter characterized by three beats in each measure. This means that for every bar of music, there are three strong beats, typically structured as one strong beat followed by two weaker ones. Some common examples of triple time signatures are 3/4, 3/8, and 9/8. Waltzes are often written in triple time.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula to calculate the duration (D):

\[ D = \frac{N \times T}{B} = \frac{120 \times 60}{3} = 2400 \text{ minutes} \]

The Duration (D) is 2400 minutes.