Rhythmic Notation

Front

The top number of a time signature indicates _____________________________.

Back

beats per measure, beats in a measure, the number of beats per measure

Front

This is an example of a ____________________________.

Back

time signature

Front

In 4/4 time a whole note receives _______ beats.

Back

4

Front

4/4 time is also called__________________________.

Back

common time

Front

This symbol means the same thing as _________ time.

Back

2/2

Front

Music is divided into measures with _________________ .

Back

bar lines, barlines

Front

This is an example of a _____________________.

Back

final bar line

Front

Rests are beats of ________________.

Back

silence

Front

The continuous, unheard pulse that holds the music together is called ______________________________.

Back

steady beat, tempo

Front

This is an example of a _____________.

Back

measure