Simple and Compound Meter Quiz

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

• The presence of a 6 on top of the time signature

• The division of beats into two notes

• Two beats in a measure

• The use of dotted notes

Which of the following time signatures is classified as simple duple?

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 6/8

• 9/8

In a simple meter, how are the beats divided?

• Into three notes

• Into six notes

• Into four notes

• Into two notes

What is the classification of 6/8 time?

• Compound quadruple

• Simple duple

• Compound duple

• Simple triple

Which time signature is an example of compound triple?

• 12/8

• 6/8

• 9/8

• 4/4

What is the top number in a time signature for compound quadruple?

• 12

• 4

• 9

• 6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of compound meter?

• Beats divided into three notes

• Use of dotted notes

• Top number is 2, 3, or 4

• Includes time signatures like 6/8 and 9/8

What is the most common time signature for compound duple?

• 3/4

• 9/8

• 6/8

• 12/8