quick time

Regular marching pace

Quick time is a military marching pace, typically 120 steps per minute, used for standard movement in formation.

It falls between double time (faster, often running) and slow time (ceremonial).

The command quick time, march sets troops moving at this standard cadence.

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rapid · quickstep · march · brisk · hurry · left right left · formation · accelerated · swift · hasty · drill sergeant · cadence · express · forced march · military drill · boot camp · drum cadence · parade ground

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Opposites
marching pace

quick timedouble time

Accelerated pace or pay

double-time · halt · half step · mark time · at ease

movement urgency

quick timedouble time

Accelerated pace or pay

funeral march · measured pace · halt · standstill

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G