A meter, or time signature where the basic unit of pulse is subdivided into groups of 3 (e.g. a fast 6/8, fast 9/8, 12/8, etc.). Compound meter is usually associated with Jigs, and some Scottish Marches (in 6/8).
A meter, or time signature where the basic unit of pulse is subdivided into groups of 3 (e.g. a fast 6/8, fast 9/8, 12/8, etc.). Compound meter is usually associated with Jigs, and some Scottish Marches (in 6/8).