The Emergence Machine

Triplet

physical · Music · Level 9 · E9

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Emergence definition

A triplet is a group of three notes played in the time normally occupied by two notes, which is a specific application of rhythm in music.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
triplet
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL9L8L7L6L2L1L0TripletNoteMusicPitchSound… intermediate l…FormInformationLifeStructureChangeMatterWaveEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesTripletL9MusicL7NoteL8E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Music L7 (requires)
    Understanding triplet in music requires knowledge of music as a foundational musical concept.
  • Note L8 (requires)
    A group of three notes played in the time normally occupied by two notes.