Compound vs Simple Meter Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
2/4
A
Simple duple (2 beats per measure; quarter notes divide into 2 beats each)
2
Q
3/4
A
Simple triple (3 beats per measure; quarter notes divide into 2 beats each)
3
Q
6/8
A
Compound duple (2 beats per measure; dotted quarter notes divide into 3 beats each)
4
Q
9/8
A
Compound triple (3 beats per measure; dotted quarter notes divide into 3 beats each)
5
Q
4/4
A
Simple quadruple (4 beats per measure; quarter notes divide into 2 beats each)
6
Q
12/8
A
Compound quadruple (4 beats per measure; dotted quarter notes divide into 3 beats each)
