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| − | ''' | + | In [[music]], '''compound meter''' refers to a meter in which the first subdivision of a beat is into 3. |
| − | [[Category: | + | Some examples of compound meter are 6/8, 9/8, 12/8, and 6/4. |
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| + | [[Simple meter]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:27, July 28, 2016
In music, compound meter refers to a meter in which the first subdivision of a beat is into 3.
Some examples of compound meter are 6/8, 9/8, 12/8, and 6/4.