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Which of the following are types of meters? (Select all that apply)
What is a simple meter?
The beat is divided into two parts.
What defines a compound meter?
The beat is divided into three parts.
What does an irregular meter indicate?
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What is meant by duple?
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What does triple meter refer to?
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What is quadruple meter?
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Describe a simple meter duple.
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How do you count simple duple?
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What is a time signature in duple?
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What does 2/2 represent?
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Describe a simple triple.
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How do you count simple triple?
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What is the conducting method for triple meter?
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What is the top number in a simple triple time signature?
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What happens if tempo is set at the same speed for different meters?
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What does it mean if a piece begins with a pickup?
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Describe a simple quadruple meter.
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How do you count simple quadruple?
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What is the conducting pattern in quadruple?
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What is the top number in a simple quadruple time signature?
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What does the time signature 4/4 represent?
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What is a double whole note?
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What defines a compound meter?
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Study Notes
Types of Meters
- Three main types of meters: simple, compound, and irregular.
Simple Meter
- Beat divided into two parts.
- Time signature top numbers: 2, 3, or 4 indicate simple meter.
Compound Meter
- Beat divided into three parts.
- Time signature top numbers: 6, 9, or 12 indicate compound meter.
Irregular Meter
- Characterized by time signatures where the top number is 5, 7, or 11.
Duple Meter
- Consists of two beats per measure.
Triple Meter
- Contains three beats per measure.
Quadruple Meter
- Comprises four beats per measure.
Simple Meter Duple
- Features two beats per measure (duple) with each beat divided into two equal parts.
Counting Simple Duple
- Two quarter notes: counted as "one, two".
- Four eighth notes: counted as "one and two and".
- Eight sixteenth notes: counted as "one e and a, two e and a".
Time Signatures for Duple
- Top number always two, commonly 2/8, 2/4, 2/2.
- Indicates each measure contains two beats.
Cut Time (2/2)
- Represents cut time, indicated by a C with a vertical line through it.
Simple Meter Triple
- Includes three beats per measure with each divided into two parts.
Counting Simple Triple
- Three beats: counted as "ONE, TWO, THREE".
- Full count: "ONE and TWO and THREE and" and "ONE e and a".
Conducting in Triple Meter
- Conducting pattern: hand starts raised, down for beat 1, right for beat 2, back up for beat 3.
Time Signatures for Triple Simple
- Top number always three; common time signatures include 3/8, 3/4, and 3/2.
Tempo Consistency
- Different meter signatures can sound the same if tempo is consistent.
Pickup Measure
- Beginning with an upbeat means starting conducting with an upbeat rather than a downbeat.
Simple Quadruple Meter
- Four beats per measure, each divided into two parts.
Counting Simple Quadruple
- Counts as "ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR".
- Full counting examples: "ONE and TWO and THREE and FOUR and," and "ONE e and a TWO e and a THREE e and a FOUR e and a".
Conducting in Quadruple Meter
- Conducting pattern: start raised, down for beat 1, sway left for beat 2, right for beat 3, back up for beat 4.
Time Signature for Simple Quadruple
- Top number is four; common signatures include 4/8, 4/4, and 4/2.
- Indicates four beats per measure.
4/4 Meter
- Known as common time; symbol C derived from medieval notation practices indicating "imperfect time".
Double Whole Note
- Also known as "breve", equal to two whole notes.
Overview of Compound Meter
- Beat is divided into three equal parts.
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Explore the different types of music meters through this engaging flashcard quiz. Learn about simple, compound, and irregular meters, along with their definitions and time signature indicators. Perfect for music theory students looking to reinforce their understanding of rhythm.
