what combanation of notes would occupy three beats

Answer 1

There are numerous combinations of notes that could occupy three beats, here are a few examples:

1. A quarter note (1 beat) + a quarter note (1 beat) + a half note (2 beats)
2. A dotted half note (3 beats)
3. Two eighth notes (1 beat each) + a half note (2 beats)
4. A half note (2 beats) + a quarter note (1 beat)
5. Three eighth notes (1 beat each)
6. A half note (2 beats) + two eighth notes (1 beat each)

These are just a few possibilities, and there are many more combinations depending on the rhythmic pattern you want to create.