Time Signatures Quiz

What does the top number in a time signature tell us?

• The number of beats in each measure

• The type of note that gets one beat

• The tempo of the piece

• The key signature

In a 4/4 time signature, what type of note gets one beat?

• Whole note

• Half note

• Quarter note

• Eighth note

How many beats are in one measure of 3/4 time?

• Four beats

• Two beats

• One beat

• Three beats

Which time signature is also known as "common time"?

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 6/8

• 4/4

In 6/8 time, what type of note gets one beat?

• Quarter note

• Dotted quarter note

• Eighth note

• Half note

Which time signature would be best for a waltz?

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 6/8

How many eighth notes equal one beat in 4/4 time?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three

What does the bottom number in a time signature represent?

• The type of note that gets one beat

• The number of beats per measure

• The speed of the music

• The total number of measures

Which time signature is considered "cut time"?

• 3/4

• 2/2

• 6/8

• 4/4

In 2/4 time, how many quarter notes fit in one measure?

• Three

• Four

• Two

• One