Topmusicanswers
| Time Signature Chart | |
|---|---|
| Compound triple | 9/4 |
| Compound quadruple | 12/8 |
| 12/4 | |
- Is 12/4 a simple or compound?
- What type of meter is 12 4?
- Is 2/4 simple or compound time?
- How do you know if it is a simple or compound meter?
Is 12/4 a simple or compound?
Time signature of compound meters
| Value of 1 beat | ||
|---|---|---|
| compound triple | 9/2 | 9/4 |
| compound quadruple | 12/2 | 12/4 |
| compound quintuple | 15/2 | 15/4 |
| and so on... | and so on... | |
What type of meter is 12 4?
Examples of Compound Meter
| Meter Name | Meter Types | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Compound quadruple | 12/2, 12/4, 12/8, 12/16 | Using, 12/8, here are 12 eighth notes in a measure. The beats are grouped into 4 groups of 3 eighth notes |
Is 2/4 simple or compound time?
For example, 2/4 time is classified as simple duple. “Duple” refers to the two beats per measure. “Duple” refers to the two beats per bar.
How do you know if it is a simple or compound meter?
Simply put, beats are typically subdivided (AKA broken down) into twos or threes. Meters that subdivide most of the beats into two equal parts are called simple meters; meters that subdivide most of the beats into three equal parts are called compound meters.
