Meter Review

What is simple duple meter? Give an example.

• A musical meter with two beats per measure, such as 2/4 time

• A musical meter with three beats per measure, such as 3/4 time

• A musical meter with four beats per measure, such as 4/4 time

• A musical meter with six beats per measure, such as 6/8 time

What is simple triple meter? Give an example.

• A musical meter with two beats per measure, such as 2/4 time

• A musical meter with three beats per measure, such as 3/4 time

• A musical meter with four beats per measure, such as 4/4 time

• A musical meter with five beats per measure, such as 5/4 time

Simple quadruple meter is a musical meter characterized by how many beats per measure?

• 6 beats

• 4 beats

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

What is compound duple meter?

• A type of meter with three beats per measure, each beat divided into two equal parts

• A type of meter with two beats per measure, each beat divided into three equal parts

• A type of meter with four beats per measure, each beat divided into two equal parts

• A type of meter with two beats per measure, each beat divided into two equal parts

What is compound triple meter? Give an example.

• A meter with two beats per measure, each beat divided into two equal parts. Example: 4/4 time signature.

• A meter with three beats per measure, each beat divided into three equal parts. Example: 9/8 time signature.

• A meter with four beats per measure, each beat divided into three equal parts. Example: 12/8 time signature.

• A meter with three beats per measure, each beat divided into two equal parts. Example: 3/4 time signature.

What is compound quadruple meter? Give an example.

• A time signature with four beats per measure, each beat divided into three equal parts, such as 12/8

• A time signature with three beats per measure, each beat divided into two equal parts, such as 3/4

• A time signature with two beats per measure, each beat divided into three equal parts, such as 6/8

• A time signature with four beats per measure, each beat divided into two equal parts, such as 4/4

What is odd meter?

• A time signature with an even number of beats per measure

• A time signature that contains both simple and compound meters

• A time signature used only in classical music

• A time signature that changes frequently within a piece

What is meter? How does it help us?

• A type of musical rhythm, helps in composing music.

• A unit of length in the metric system, helps in measuring distance.

• A device for measuring electricity, helps in monitoring power usage.

• A poetic device, helps in analyzing poetry.

What defines a compound meter?

• The beats are divided into two equal parts

• Each beat can be divided into three equal parts

• The time signature is always even

• It uses simple, repetitive rhythms

What is the main difference in the beat division between simple and compound meters?

• Simple meters divide the main beats into three, while compound meters divide them into two

• Simple meters divide the main beats into two, while compound meters divide them into three

• There is no difference in beat division; the difference lies in the tempo

• Simple meters use irregular divisions, while compound meters use regular divisions