Beat, Rhythm & Meter Quiz

What is a time signature in music?

• A time signature in music is a term used to describe the tempo of a piece.

• A time signature in music is a notation that indicates the number of beats in a measure and the type of note that receives one beat.

• A time signature in music is a notation that indicates the key signature of a piece.

• A time signature in music is a symbol used to indicate the volume of a piece.

Which time signature represents 4 beats per measure?

• 4/4

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 6/8

What is the most common time signature in music? It is identified by the time signature symbol C.

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 6/8

• 4/4

What is a rhythm pattern?

• A rhythm pattern is a recurring sequence of notes or beats that creates a rhythmic structure in music.

• A rhythm pattern is a visual representation of musical notes.

• A rhythm pattern is a term used in poetry to describe the flow of words.

• A rhythm pattern is a type of dance move.

What is a meter change in music?

• Change in dynamics

• Change in tempo

• Change in key signature

• Change in time signature or meter

Beat is a​ (a)   ​ (b)   that is ​ (c)   while rhyhm is organized ​ (d)   that you can ​ (e)   .

• steady
• hear
• sound & silence
• pulse
• felt

After watching the video on identifying time signatures, what does the abreviation PSC mean?

• Primary Signature Count

• Pulse, Strong, Count

• Pitch, Strong, Crescendo

• Percussion, Strings, Choir

What meter is the following audio exceprt?​ (a)  

• Quadruple (4)
• Duple (2)
• Triple (3)
• Odd (?)

What meter is the following audio excerpt?​ (a)  

• Triple (3)
• Quadruple (4)
• Duple (2)
• Odd (?)

What meter is the following musical excerpt?​ (a)  

• Duple (2)
• Triple (3)
• Quadruple (4)
• Odd (?)