Time Signatures1

The top number tell us that

• There are half notes in each bar

• A half note gets one beat

• There are two beats in a bar

• The quarter note gets one beat

What is the significance of the bottom number?

• There are four beats in a measure

• There are two beats in a measure

• A half note gets one beat

• A quarter note gets one beat

What answer best describes 4/4 time signature?

• There are four beats in a measure

• A quarter note gets one beat

• There are four quarter note beats in a measure

• There are four quarter notes in each measure

How many beats will there be in each measure

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which time signature best describes this bar of music

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Choose the most suitable time signature.

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Is 2/4 the correct time for this measure?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• Not Sure

Choose the most appropriate time signature.

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What is the correct name for this time signature?

• Common Time

• Cut Time

• Cut Common Time

• Cello

Which time signature does common time represent?

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