Rhythm - Time Signature, Dotted Notes

What does the top number of a time signature tell us?

• How many beats are in each measure

• How many notes are in the song

• Which note gets the beat

• How many measures are on the page

Answer explanation

The top number of a time signature tells us how many beats are in each measure.

How many beats are in each measure?

• 8

• 4

• 6

• 2

Answer explanation

The top number of a time signature tells us how many beats are in each measure.

Which note gets the beat?

• Quarter note

• Half note

• Whole note

• Eighth note

Answer explanation

The bottom number of a time signature tells us which note gets the beat.

How many eighth notes fill a measure of 6/8 time?

• 6

• 8

• 4

• 1

Answer explanation

The bottom note of a time signature tells us which note gets the beat.

8 = Eighth note

4 = Quarter note

2 = Half note

How many beats does this symbol get?

• 5

• 6

• 4

• 8

Answer explanation

A dot adds half the value of a note

How many quarter notes fill a measure in 4/4 time?

• 4

• 1

• 6

• 12

What would the time signature be for this rhythm?

• 2

  4

• 3

  4

• 4

  4

• 6

  8

How do you count this rhythm?

• tadi tadi

• ta-ah-ah-ah

• takadimi ta

• ta

How many beats does this note get?

• 1/2

• 1 1/2

• 5

• 3/4

Answer explanation

A dot adds half the value of a note to itself.

1 + 1/2 = 1 1/2

What is this symbol called?

• Eighth Note

• Sixteenth Rest

• Quarter Note

• Sixteenth Note

Answer explanation

2 Flags = Sixteenth Note