WACE ATAR Music Practice Questions - WACE Year 12 ATAR Music (Units 3 & 4) Exam

Which of the following best distinguishes a 3/4 time signature from a 6/8 time signature?

3/4 is simple triple meter with 3 quarter-note beats per bar, whereas 6/8 is compound duple meter with 2 dotted quarter-note beats per bar. 3/4 has 6 eighth notes per bar, whereas 6/8 has 3 quarter notes per bar. 3/4 is compound triple meter, whereas 6/8 is simple duple meter. 3/4 and 6/8 are identical in pulse and subdivision; only the tempo differs.

Correct Answer:

3/4 is simple triple meter with 3 quarter-note beats per bar, whereas 6/8 is compound duple meter with 2 dotted quarter-note beats per bar.

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