Measure and Time Signature

Measure and Time Signature

Music Staff

the 5 lines and 4 spaces were notes and rest are written

Bar line

divides the music staff into measures

Measure

the music staff between two bar lines

Time Signature

• Top number tells how many beats in a measure

• Bottom number tells what kind of note gets one beat

Multiple Choice

How many beats in a measure in 3/4 time signature?

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

How many beats in a measure in 2/4 time signature?

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

How many beats in a measure in 5/4 time signature?

• 3

• 4

• 5

Common Time Signature

• The most common time signature is 4/4

• 4/4 time signature is represented by a 'C' for Common Time