Theory 3: Simple & Compound Time

Is this compound time or simple time?

• Compound time

• Simple time

Is this time signature simple or compound time?

• Compound time

• Simple time

Is this time signature simple time or compound time?

• Compound time

• Simple time

Please pick the time signature that shows 2 crotchet beats per bar.

• 2/2

• 4/4

• 3/4

• 2/4

Please pick the time signature that shows 2 minim beats per bar:

• 2/4

• 2/2

• 4/4

• 3/4

Please pick the time signature that shows 3 crotchet beats per bar

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 6/8

• 2/2

Please pick the time signature that shows 2 dotted crotchet beats per bar

• 4/4

• 6/8

• 3/4

• 2/4

Please pick the time signature that shows 3 minim beats per bar

• 4/4

• 3/4

• 6/8

• 3/2

What does the top number of a time signature tell us?

• How many bars are in the music.

• How many times to cough in the music.

• How many beats are in a bar.

• How many words are in a bar.

How many beats are in a bar with a 4/4 time signature?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4