Final answer:
In a 3/8 or 6/8 time signature, a half note receives 3 beats. In a 9/8 time signature, a half note receives 4.5 beats.
Step-by-step explanation:
In a 3/8 time signature, a half note receives 3 beats.
In a 6/8 time signature, a half note receives 3 beats.
In a 9/8 time signature, a half note receives 4.5 beats.