Time Signatures

The top number in a time signature tells us-

• nothing
• what kind of note gets a beat
• the number of beats per measure
• the number of measures in the song

If a song has three beats per measure, the top number is-

• 4
• could be anything
• 3
• 6

Is a time signature a fraction?

• yes
• no

How many beats are in each measure of music?

• 2
• 4
• 8

how many beats are in each measure of music?

• 4
• 3
• 2
• 8

In any time signature, what does the number on the bottom tell you?

• How many beats per measure

• How many seconds per measure

• How many beats the whole note gets

• The denominator

in 4/4 time, what type of note gets one beat?

• a half note
• a fourth note
• a quarter note
• an eighth note

How many beats are in a 3/4 Time Signature?

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

• 1 beat

How many beats are in a 5/4 Time Signature?

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

• 5 beats

• 6 beats

How many beats are in a 6/8 Time Signature?

• 4 beats

• 5 beats

• 6 beats

• 8 beats