What does Triplet mean in music?

Triplet means "Three notes played in the time of two of the same value".

What type of musical term is Triplet?

Triplet is a theory concepts term — see the Theory Practice glossary for the rest of the theory concepts word list.

What grade is Triplet tested in?

Triplet first appears at Grade 3 in ABRSM, AMEB and Trinity music theory exams, and stays in the syllabus for every grade above that.

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Triplet — meaning in music

Triplet is a musical term meaning Three notes played in the time of two of the same value. It is a theory concepts marking, first tested at Grade 3 in ABRSM, AMEB and Trinity music theory exams. From that grade on, every written paper expects you to know it on sight.

Definition

Three notes played in the time of two of the same value

Theory conceptsFirst tested: Grade 3

Translations

French	Trois notes jouées en même temps que deux de même valeur
German	Drei Noten, die im Takt von zwei Noten mit dem gleichen Wert gespielt werden
Italian	Tre note suonate nel tempo di due dello stesso valore
Spanish	Tres notas tocadas al compás de dos del mismo valor.
Chinese	两个相同值的时间演奏三个音符

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