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Compound duple meter

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A meter with two beats per measure, each beat subdivided into three equal parts, such as 6/8 time.

AP course connection

Topic 1.7: 1.7 Meter and Time Signature

Unit 1

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