duplet
duplet · duplets
A group of two thingsA group of two things.: A tuplet of two notes played in the time of three.
US/ˈduplət/
Meaning
3 sensesA group of two things.
A tuplet of two notes played in the time of three.
The set of two electrons, with antiparallel spins, in the same orbital
(archaic)An empty box placed above the existing boxes of the beehive in order to allow the colony to expand or store additional honey.
Origin
Mid-17th century. From Latin duplus.Mid-17th century. From Latin duplus.
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