Cut time is a common musical term with slightly various meanings among different musicians. It is the standard symbol (shown above) in written Western music indicating alla breve (twice as fast). But to classical musicians, this symbol will mean "having a feeling of 2 beats per bar" (as opposed to 4 which is called common time) and/or that the tempo (pacing) of the music is generally fast and flowing. While jazz musicians say "cut time" or "half time" when they want the music to suddenly go twice as fast!

By coincidence, the cut time symbol closely resembles the U.S. monetary symbol for "cents per dollar" (e.g. ¢97 ).

This letter C with a line thru it conveniently forms the initial letter of CutTime Players on its logo design and symbolizes the ability of CutTime Players to play music that is quick, exciting and upbeat. Come hear them play the Russlan and Ludmilla Overture or the Gallop from The Comedian's Suite as the prime demonstration of cut time!