Question

How many quavers are there in a bar of simple quadruple time?

Answer 1

In 9/8 there are 9 quavers perbar, grouped in three groups of three – so it is called compound triple time. In 12/8time there are 12 quavers perbar, grouped in four groups of three – so it is called compound quadruple time.

Answer 2

Explanation:

12/8 time there are 12 quavers per bar, grouped in four groups of three – so it is called compound quadruple time.