Meter in Music

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

• The number of beats in a measure

• The number of notes in a beat

• The number of measures in a piece

• The number of beats in a note

What does the term 'simple' mean in music?

• Each beat can be divided into two notes

• Each beat can be divided into three notes

• Each beat can be divided into four notes

• Each beat can be divided into five notes

Which time signature is classified as simple duple?

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 6/8

Which time signature is classified as simple triple?

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 6/8

Which time signature is classified as simple quadruple?

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 6/8

How are beats in compound meter divided?

• Into two notes

• Into three notes

• Into four notes

• Into five notes

Which time signature is classified as compound duple?

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 6/8

Which time signature is classified as compound triple?

• 6/8

• 9/8

• 12/8

• 3/4

Which time signature is classified as compound quadruple?

• 6/8

• 9/8

• 12/8

• 3/4

What is a common characteristic of compound meters?

• Each beat is a dotted quarter note

• Each beat is a half note

• Each beat is a whole note

• Each beat is a quarter note