Compound Time Signature Quiz

What is the definition of a compound time signature?

• A compound time signature is a time signature where the beat is divided into two equal parts.

• A compound time signature is a time signature where the beat is not divided into equal parts.

• A compound time signature is a time signature where the beat is divided into four equal parts.

• A compound time signature is a time signature where the beat is divided into three equal parts.

Give an example of a compound time signature.

• 6/8

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 4/4

How can you identify a compound time signature?

• By the presence of a 2, 4, or 8 as the top number of the time signature.

• By the presence of a 3, 5, or 7 as the top number of the time signature.

• By the presence of a 1, 10, or 11 as the top number of the time signature.

• By the presence of a 6, 9, or 12 as the top number of the time signature.

What is the relationship between compound and simple time signatures?

• Compound time signatures have a dotted note as the beat unit, while simple time signatures have an undotted note as the beat unit.

• Compound time signatures have a triplet feel, while simple time signatures have a straight feel.

• Compound time signatures have a quarter note as the beat unit, while simple time signatures have a half note as the beat unit.

• Compound time signatures have a double-dotted note as the beat unit, while simple time signatures have an undotted note as the beat unit.

how many beats are in each measure of 9/8 time signature?

• 3

• 6

• 9

• 12

Which note gets one beat in 3/8, 6/8, 9/8 time signatures?

• Quarter Note

• Eighth note

• Half note

• Whole note

Which note is the beat unit in 3/8 Time signature?

• Half note

• Quarter note

• Dotted Half note

• Dotted Quarter note

Which time signature is compound: 2/4 or 6/8?

• 6/8

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 2/4

What is the difference between a compound time signature and a simple time signature?

• A compound time signature has a beat that can be divided into three equal parts, while a simple time signature has a beat that can be divided into two equal parts.

• A compound time signature has a beat that can be divided into five equal parts, while a simple time signature has a beat that can be divided into two equal parts.

• A compound time signature has a beat that can be divided into two equal parts, while a simple time signature has a beat that can be divided into three equal parts.

• A compound time signature has a beat that can be divided into four equal parts, while a simple time signature has a beat that can be divided into two equal parts.

Can a compound time signature have a bottom number other than 8?

• No

• Sometimes

• Yes

• Only in certain genres