time signatures Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
Q
simple triple time
A
3/4, 3/2, 3/8
2
Q
compound duple
A
6/8
3
Q
simple duple
A
2/4, 2/2
4
Q
simple quadruple
A
4/4
5
Q
cut common time
alla breve time
A
2/2
6
Q
common time
A
4/4
7
Q
what is the difference between simple and compound time signatures
A
simple time is made up of plain, undoubted beats
compound time is made up of dotted beats
8
Q
define 4/4
A
four crotchet beats in a bar
9
Q
define 2/4
A
two crotchet beats in a bar
10
Q
define 3/4
A
three crotchet beats in a bar
11
Q
define 6/8
A
two dotted crotchet beats in a bar
12
Q
define 3/8
A
theee quaver beats in a bar
13
Q
define 9/8
A
three dotted crotchet beats in a bar
