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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.
- Is 2/3 A simple or compound?
- What type of measure is a 2 4?
- Is 5 4 A simple or compound?
- Is 6 4 a simple or compound?
Is 2/3 A simple or compound?
Top Number of the Time Signature
| Simple duple | 2 |
|---|---|
| Simple triple | 3 |
| Simple quadruple | 4 |
| Compound duple | 6 |
| Compound triple | 9 |
What type of measure is a 2 4?
A piece with a time signature of 4/4 has four quarter note beats; each measure with a 3/4 meter has three quarter note beats; and each measure of 2/4 time has two quarter note beats.
Is 5 4 A simple or compound?
In basic terms, yes 5/4 would be considered simple time, yet at the same time an odd meter. 15/8 would be considered the compound time equivalent (5 beats per measure, each beat divvied into 3 parts). 5/8 technically would still be simple because each 8th note is divided into 2 parts (16ths).
Is 6 4 a simple or compound?
Yes, 6/4 is compound duple. There's a top-level division of each measure into two dotted-half beats. Three quarter notes making a beat don't need a triplet.
