1 Although we don’t really consider 3/4 to be an odd time signature due to its conventional feel, in literal terms it is one, so here it is: 3-4 time.wav (our audio clips are available to download with this issue). With its characteristic lilt and swing, it can seem anachronistic these days unless handled with care, since the main thing it brings to mind is that decidedly old-school urban dancefloor movement, the waltz.