The first melodic dictation question is in simple meter, while the second melodic question is in compound time.
Folk dances often use compound time.
Such compound time signatures fall under the aksak rhythm category that he introduced along with a couple more that should describe the rhythm figures in traditional music.
Compound time is just too messy for this piece.
The song is played in the compound time signature of 6/8.
This system eliminates the need for compound time signatures (described above), which are confusing to beginners.
Compound time is associated with lilting and dance-like qualities.
The song is set in compound time with six eighth notes per bar.
