Time signature ✍️ Flashcards
What is simple duple time
2 which means two mini beats
2
2 which means crochet beats
4
What does top number and bottom number stand for in time signature
Top how many
Bottom what type of beat/ value of beat
What is simple triple time
3 means three minim beats
2
3 means three crochet beats
4
3 means three quaver beats
8
Quadruple simple time
4 4 4
2, 4, 8
Duple compound time
means two dotted minim beats
4
6 means 2 dotted crochet beats
8
6 Means 2 dotted quaver beats
16
Triple compound times
9,4s means three dotted minim beats
9/8s means three dotted crochet beats
9/16 means three dotted quaver beats
Quadruple compound time
12/4s means four dotted minim meats
12/8s means 4 dotted crochet beats
12/16 means 4 dotted quaver beats
How do you get change a time signature form simple to compound
Times the top number by 3 and the bottom number by 2
What are the quintuple times
5 4s
Five crochet beats
5 8s
5 quaver beats
What are the Septuple times
7 4s
7 crochet beats
7 8s
7 quaver beats
Go to yellow book and look at simple compound time
