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Simple Time Signatures
In simple time signatures the top number represents the number of beats per measure. The bottom number indicates the type of note equal to one beat. The division of the beat is the lower number multiplied by 2. Thus, the division of the beat is grouped by twos.
In compound time signatures the top number divided by 3 represents the number of beats per measure. The bottom number indicates the type of note that divides the beat. The division of the beat is grouped by threes.
Protions created by Laurel A. Ewell and used with her permission.
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