Is it 'three-beat music' or 'three-time music'?

I've always said just that it's "in 3" or "in three-four time."

Philip! We need you!

(And Zhao, I hope you stay, and don't just pass by.)

There's "triple meter" and "triple time," although like Barbara I've most often heard "in three" and "in three-four."

Grammar GeekI've always said just that it's "in 3" or "in three-four time."
(And Zhao, I hope you stay, and don't just pass by.)

Thank you! Grammar Geek. I think "It's in 3" is an informal expression. Am I right?

O.K., I'll stay. For this is a very friendly forum.

DelmobileThere's "triple meter" and "triple time," although like Barbara I've most often heard "in three" and "in three-four."

Thank you! Delmobile.

Yep, "It's in three" or "Let's take it in three" is the kind of thing a band leader would say to his five-piece combo, not what you would see printed in the symphony orchestra program. There's also "waltz time," referring specifically to 3/4 time, I believe.

Okay, guys, we've had a request for "Tennessee Waltz." Let's slow it down now, in three... (gestures or snaps fingers to set the te

Of course, what you "take" it in may not be what you'd expect if you're not a musician. Things in 6/8 time are often "in two" (one-uh-luh, two-uh-luh).

DelmobileYep, "It's in three" or "Let's take it in three" is the kind of thing a band leader would say to his five-piece combo, not what you would see printed in the symphony orchestra program. There's also "waltz time," referring specifically to 3/4 time, I believe.

Okay, guys, we've had a request for "Tennessee Waltz." Let's slow it down now, in three... (gestu

Grammar GeekOf course, what you "take" it in may not be what you'd expect if you're not a musician. Things in 6/8 time are often "in two" (one-uh-luh, two-uh-luh).

Thank you, Grammar Geek. I will be careful in using such terms.
And by the way, I am not a musician, just a amateur. :-)

I'm still hoping Philip, who is definitely a musician, will stop by this thread for more input.

Zhao_the_PasserbyHello, I am new here.

Just is it 'three-beat music' or 'three-time music', or 'triple-time music'? For example, waltzes or such like.

I googled all of these three terms and it seems that all have been used. But I can't tell the difference among them. Which is for informal use? And which is a professional one?

Thanks!