Rhythm in Music

Rhythm is:

• The speed or pace of the music

• How long or short a note sounds

• The underlying pulse in the music

• The way short and long notes come together

How many beats are in one measure with this time signature?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 6

A time signature tells:

• The number of beats in each measure of music.

• The speed of the music.

• The type of note used for the beat.

• The number of beats in the measure and the type of note used for the beat.

What does this symbol mean?

• Hold the note for 2 beats.

• 4 beats of silence.

• Hold the note for 1 beat.

• 2 beats of silence.

Which time signature is also called Common Time?

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How many beats are in one measure with this time signature?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 6

Tempo is:

• The speed or pace of the music

• How long or short a note sounds

• The underlying pulse in the music

• The way short and long notes come together

Which note gets the beat with this time signature?

• Eighth Note

• Half Note

• Quarter Note

• Whole Note

Has the same value as:

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Beat is:

• The speed or pace of the music

• How long or short a note sounds

• The underlying pulse in the music

• The way short and long notes come together