double-time

Rapid military pace

Double-time means twice the normal speed or rate.

In military marching, it's a cadence of 180 steps per minute—effectively jogging: The sergeant ordered the platoon to double-time it across the field.

In music, double-time doubles the tempo or rhythmic density while maintaining the same harmonic pace.

In labor contexts, double-time is pay at twice the regular hourly rate, typically for overtime or holidays: Weekend shifts pay double-time.

pay

overtime

Work beyond scheduled hours

wagesPayment for work
premiumAdded cost for better
compensationPayment for services rendered

salary · bonus · earnings · paycheck · payroll · remuneration · incentive · income · surcharge · extra

hustle

hurry

Move with urgency

rushQuick sudden movement
sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
hustleEnergetic, aggressive action

scramble · dash · race · quicken · accelerate · expedite · fast-track · haste · scurry · speed-up

military

march

Rhythmic group walk

cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
drillHole-boring device
formationCreation or arrangement

troops · sergeant · platoon · squad · infantry · command · parade · step · barracks · regiment

rhythm

tempo

Rate of musical performance

beatRhythmic pulse or strike
syncopationStressed unexpected beats
meterDevice that measures usage

groove · swing · duple · metronome · drumbeat · measure · pulse · allegro · presto · vivace

double-time

overtime

hurry

march

tempo

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