Meter in Music

Front

What does the term 'duple' refer to in music?

Back

The number of beats in a measure

Front

What does the term 'simple' mean in music?

Back

Each beat can be divided into two notes

Front

Which time signature is classified as simple duple? Options: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8

Back

2/4

Front

Which time signature is classified as simple triple? Options: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8

Back

3/4

Front

Which time signature is classified as simple quadruple? Options: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8

Back

4/4

Front

How are beats in compound meter divided?

Back

Into three notes

Front

Which time signature is classified as compound duple? Options: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8

Back

6/8

Front

Which time signature is classified as compound triple? Options: 6/8, 9/8, 12/8, 3/4

Back

9/8

Front

Which time signature is classified as compound quadruple? Options: 6/8, 9/8, 12/8, 3/4

Back

12/8

Front

What is a common characteristic of compound meters?

Back

Each beat is a dotted quarter note