Meter in Music Quiz

What is the defining characteristic of simple meter?

• Each beat is divisible by 3

• Each beat is divisible by 2

• Each beat is divisible by 4

• Each beat is divisible by 5

Which time signature represents simple duple meter?

• 2/4

• 6/8

• 3/4

• 9/8

How many beats are there in a measure of 4/4 time signature?

• Five

• Three

• Two

• Four

What is the defining characteristic of compound meter?

• Each beat is divisible by 2

• Each beat is divisible by 4

• Each beat is divisible by 5

• Each beat is divisible by 3

Which time signature represents compound triple meter?

• 12/8

• 9/8

• 3/4

• 6/8

How many conducted beats are there in a measure of 6/8 time signature?

• Two

• Three

• Six

• Four

What is the time signature for simple quadruple meter?

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 5/4

How many conducted beats are there in a measure of 12/8 time signature?

• Three

• Six

• Two

• Four