Triple step
Triple step (also three-step or 3-step) is a generic term for dance step patterns that describes three steps or rhythms for instance done on two or four main beats of music. Usually they are two quick steps and one slow one, i.e., often they are counted as "quick-quick-slow", "one-and-two", "three-and-four", etc.[1]
In specific cultural contexts, "triple step" could signify a distinct dance move or style linked to a particular music genre. For instance, in line dancing or folk dances, there exists a step sequence referred to as the "three step".[2][3]
Dance[edit]
Some dances have a pattern known as such: "triple step". In some other dances it is referred to as the shuffle step. Some triple steps are performed in a chassé-like manner: "side step, together, side step". The "cha-cha chassé" is an example of this kind of a triple step. In some other cases the steps may be done in place. Some dances such as swing dances have several variants of triple step. The 3rd part i.e., cued as step usually uses half the time of the whole pattern, e.g. one quarter note The tri-ple part may be danced evenly, e.g., two eighth notes or unevenly (on swung notes), e.g., the first part taking up 2/3s of a beat and the second part 1/3, or the first part taking up 3/4 of the beat and the 2nd part 1/4. The pattern may also be syncopated so that the first step is shorter than the second.[4]
Music[edit]
In music, the term "triple step" represents a rhythmic pattern covering three dance steps done on music.[5]
1977, British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac's released single, "Don't Stop" penned by Christine McVie from their Rumours album integrated rhythms influenced by triple step dance rhythmic patterns incorporated into the song featuring both traditional acoustic and tack piano, the second of these instrumental sounds achieved by affixing nails to the hammers' striking points on the strings, resulting in a more percussive sound.[6][7]
Gqom (3-Step)[edit]
3-Step is a subgenre of gqom music (a subgenre of house and electronic dance music) which, emerged between the mid-2010s and early 2020s, characterized by a triple metre or three beats to the bar, kick pattern ("three-step rhythms"). "3-Step" music, was introduced by gqom record producers and pioneers Citizen Boy, Sbucardo and Menzi Shabane.[8][9][10][11][12]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Kassing, Gayle (2014-05-23). Discovering Dance. Human Kinetics. ISBN 978-1-4925-8454-4.
- ^ Storey, Rita (2006). Line Dancing: And Other Folk Dances. Sea to Sea Publications. ISBN 978-1-59771-052-7. Archived from the original on 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Kjelle, Marylou Morano (2020-05-11). Line Dances Around the World. Mitchell Lane. ISBN 978-1-5457-5143-5. Archived from the original on 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Cupit, Scott (2015-09-17). Swing Dance: Fashion, music, culture and key moves. Jacqui Small. ISBN 978-1-910254-44-8. Archived from the original on 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Jones, Harold Bob (2019-02-14). Dance Instructor’s and Learners’ Introduction to 22 Kinds of Dances. Dorrance Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4809-9340-2. Archived from the original on 2024-05-31. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ "The Rumours Are True Arrival of the Blockbuster". Fleetwood Mac: 117–133. 2007. doi:10.5040/9798400651854.0010. Archived from the original on 2024-06-07. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ Daryn Karaitiana (2009-05-30). Rumours Part 1. Archived from the original on 2024-06-02. Retrieved 2024-06-02 – via YouTube.
- ^ Murphy, Ben (2016-01-05). "Gqom: A deeper look at South Africa's new generation of house". Fact Magazine. Archived from the original on 2024-05-20. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Weichenrieder, Philipp (2016-04-19). "Gqom-Musik aus Südafrika: Townships calling". Die Tageszeitung: taz (in German). ISSN 0931-9085. Archived from the original on 2024-05-27. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ "Interview: DJ Lag is Firm on Taking Gqom To The Rest of the World - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Archived from the original on 2024-06-06. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ "DJ Tira releases 'Inkululeko', a new song inspired by June 16 1976". GQ. Archived from the original on 2024-03-01. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Askin, Christian (2022-05-17). "PAM Meets Menzi: experiencing wildness at Le Guess Who?". PAM - Pan African Music. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
External links[edit]
- 3 Step/3 Walk dance on Youtube