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- What makes a meter simple or compound?
- What is a compound meter divided into?
- What type of meter contains both simple and compound beats?
- What are the different types of compound meter?
What makes a meter simple or compound?
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.
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Top Number of the Time Signature.
| Simple duple | 2 |
|---|---|
| Compound triple | 9 |
| Compound quadruple | 12 |
What is a compound meter divided into?
Compound Meters are meters in which the beat divides into three, and then further subdivides into six. Duple Meters have groupings of two beats, Triple Meters have groupings of three beats, and Quadruple Meters have groupings of four beats.
What type of meter contains both simple and compound beats?
Odd Meter. An odd meter is a meter which contains both simple and compound beats. The first odd meter that we will discuss is 5/8 time.
What are the different types of compound meter?
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 |
