Time Signatures

How many beats can be in each measure?

• 4

• 2

• 8

• 3

How many beats can be in each measure?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 8

How many beats can be in each measure?

• 2

• 1

• 4

• 8

A waltz has 3 beats per measure. What is the time signature for a waltz?

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The top number in a time signature tells us

• the number of measures in the piece

• what kind of note gets one beat

• the number of beats per measure

Is a time signature a fraction?

• yes
• no

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

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

• 5 beats

• 6 beats

What type of note gets one beat in 4/4?

• Sixteenth Note

• Half Note

• Quarter Note

• Eighth Note

What does the bottom number mean in this time signature?

• There are 4 beats in each measure.

• An eighth note gets 1 beat.

• A quarter note gets 1 beat.

• A half note gets 1 beat.

What is the time signature?

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