metre Flashcards
1
Q
what does the top no of the metre tell you
A
how many beats are in the bar
2
Q
what does the bottom no. of the metre tell you
A
the beat duration
3
Q
if the metre is 4/2 this means…
A
there are 4 minims in a bar
4
Q
if the metre is 6/8 this means…
A
there are 6 quavers in a bar
5
Q
if the metre is 3/16 this means…
A
there are 3 semiquavers in a bar
6
Q
how would you write compound duple crotchet beats
A
6/4
7
Q
how would you write simple quintuple crotchet beats
A
5/4
8
Q
how would you write compound triple quaver beats
A
9/8
9
Q
how would you write duple minim beats
A
2/2
