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Since each beat is made up of three notes, the meter is compound. Any time signature with a 9 on top is compound triple. Although 9/8 is the most common; 9/2, 9/4, and 9/16 can also be used. Finally, 12/8 time is classified as compound quadruple.
- Is 8 4 a simple or compound?
- Is 9/16 simple or compound?
- Is 6 4 a simple or compound?
- Is 12/4 a simple or compound?
Is 8 4 a simple or compound?
| Time Signature Chart | |
|---|---|
| Simple triple | 3/2 |
| Simple quadruple | 4/8 |
| 4/4 | |
Is 9/16 simple or compound?
Examples of Compound Meter
| Meter Name | Meter Types |
|---|---|
| Compound double | 6/2, 6/4, 6/8, 6/16 |
| Compound triple | 9/2, 9/4, 9/8, 9/16 |
| Compound quadruple | 12/2, 12/4, 12/8, 12/16 |
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.
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... | |
