Time Signatures Flashcards
1
Q
What does the bottom number of a time signature tell you?
A
How long each beat is
2
Q
What do the bottom numbers of a time signature represent?
A
2 = minim 4 = crotchet 8 = quaver 16 = semi quaver
3
Q
What are the top numbers of a compound time signature?
A
6,9,12
4
Q
What are the counts of a 6/8 bar?
A
123, 123
5
Q
What are the counts of a 9/8 bar?
A
123, 123, 123
6
Q
What does the top number of a time signature tell you?
A
How many beats in a bar
