Time signatures Flashcards
1
Q
4/4
A
4 crotchet beats per bar
2
Q
6/8
A
6 quaver beats per bar, counted as 123 456
3
Q
compound time
A
when a time signature, such as 6/8, has main beats which subdivide into 3
4
Q
simple time
A
when a time signature, such as 3/4, has main beats which subdivide into 2 e.g. 1+ 2+ 3+
5
Q
common time
A
also written as C, meaning 4/4
