6/8 Activity

How many beats are in 6/8?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

Answer explanation

The top number represents how many beats are in a measure!

In 6/8 time...

• True

• False

What are the macro beats of 6/8?

• Beats 1 & 4

• Beats 2 & 4

• Beats 1& 2

• Beats 5 & 6

6/8 time is an example of a ____ meter.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complicated

What do we call the smaller notes that make up each beat?
(HINT: We subdivide the macro beats with these...)

• Triplets

• Downbeats

• Macro beats

• Micro beats

Extra Credit Bonus ! What does this image show? (in 6/8)

• 2 macro beats

• 2 micro beats

• 2 subdivided eighth notes

• 2 quarter notes