A triplet is a group of three notes played in the space of two. Each note within the triplet receives one-third of the original duration.
Duplet: A duplet is a group of two notes played in the space of three. Each note within the duplet receives half of the original duration.
Quadruplet: A quadruplet is a group of four notes played in the space of three. Each note within the quadruplet receives three-fourths of the original duration.
Quintuplet: A quintuplet is a group of five notes played in the space of four. Each note within the quintuplet receives four-fifths of the original duration.
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