Time Signatures

How many beats are in each measure of music?

• 4
• 2
• 8
• 3

how many beats are in each measure of music?

• 4
• 3
• 2
• 8

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

What does the bottom number mean in time signatures?

• How many beats per measure.

• What numbers are going into the song.

• What note gets 1 beat.

• The speed of the song.

In 2/2 time, what type of note gets one beat?

• quarter note (crotchet)

• half note (minim)

• whole note (semibreve)

• eighth note (quaver)

In 3/4 time, how many beats are there per measure?

• 3

• 4

• 8

• 12

What is another term for 4/4 time?

• Counting Time

• Common Time

• Coffee Time

• Cooperation Time

What type of beats are used in a bar of music for 4/2 time?

• 2 minims beats

• 4 crotchet beats

• 4 minims beats

• 4 quaver beats

Select the most appropriate meter signature.

• 3/4

• 4/8

• 2/2

• 4/4

Select the most appropriate meter signature.

• 3/4

• 3/8

• 3/2

• 2/2