Rhythmic Notation

The top number of a time signature indicates _____________________________.

This is an example of a ____________________________.

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

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

The bottom number of a time signature tells you _______________________.

• beats per measure

• what note gets the beat

• notes per measure

• beats in a whole note

4/4 time is also called__________________________.

This symbol means the same thing as _________ time.

• 4/4

• 2/2

• 2/4

• 6/8

Music is divided into measures with _________________.

This is an example of a _____________________.

• bar line

• double bar line

• final bar line

• repeat sign

Notes are beats of sound. Rests are beats of ________________.

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