Question

In 3/2 time, how many beats is a dotted whole note worth?

Answer 1

In 3/2 time, a theoretical dotted whole note would be worth 6 beats, but it cannot be used as it exceeds the measure's length.

Step-by-step explanation:

In 3/2 time, a dotted whole note would theoretically hold a value of 6 beats, because a whole note in 3/2 time represents 3 beats (since the half note gets the beat), and a dot adds another half of the note's original value, thus adding 1.5 beats (half of 3) to it. However, since a measure in 3/2 time can only contain 3 beats, a dotted whole note cannot be used because it would extend beyond the measure's length.