cut time
Meaning
cut time (uncountable)
(music) A meter of two minims (half notes) per measure.
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In modern notation, it is used in place of main and is called alla breve or, colloquially, cut time or cut common time.
While a hybrid formula can cut time from a multistep skin-care routine, use one with caution.
Shown in common time and then in cut time with tied sixteenth & eighth note rather than rest.
It cut the trip time by over one-third, from 18 to 11.5 hours. citation Not only does it cut time off the flight, it also nets fuel savings for the airline industry.
Having a system such as an employee scheduling will cut time to an arduous and sometimes exhaustive process as rostering staff.