Understanding Music Meter

Understanding Music Meter

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Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, Education

3rd - 6th Grade

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Amelia Wright

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Mr. Henry introduces the concept of meter in music, using the analogy of music monsters with different time signatures like 2-4, 3-4, and 4-4. He explains how each meter organizes beats in measures and provides examples of how to fill these measures with notes and rests. The video includes a quiz to test listening skills and identify different meters by sound.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of using the metaphor of music monsters in the lesson?

To introduce a new type of music genre

To explain the history of music

To make the concept of meter more relatable

To scare students into learning music

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a 2-4 meter, how many beats should each measure contain?

Two beats

Three beats

Four beats

One beat

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following notes equals one beat in a 2-4 meter?

Half note

Whole note

Eighth note

Quarter note

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a 3-4 meter, what is the total number of beats in each measure?

Two beats

One beat

Three beats

Four beats

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of dance is commonly associated with the 3-4 meter?

Salsa

Hip-hop

Waltz

Tango

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many beats are in each measure of a 4-4 meter?

Three beats

Four beats

Two beats

One beat

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in completing the 4-4 monster worksheet?

Name the monster

Fill the bellies with notes

Make three bellies with bar lines

Draw the scariest monster

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