Time Signatures in Music

What is the time signature that indicates there are four beats in each measure, and the quarter note gets one beat?

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 2/4

• 6/8

• Three beats per measure, eighth note gets one beat

• Three beats per measure, quarter note gets one beat

• Six beats per measure, eighth note gets one beat

• Two beats per measure, eighth note gets one beat

Identify the time signature of a piece of music where each measure contains two quarter notes.

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 2/4

• 6/8

If a piece of music is in 6/8 time, how many eighth notes are there in each measure?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 3

Which of the following time signatures would you use to create a waltz rhythm?

• 4/4

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 6/8

In a 2/4 time signature, which of the following patterns fits correctly in one measure?

• One quarter note and two eighth notes

• Two quarter notes

• One quarter note and four eighth notes

• Three quarter notes

In a 4/4 time signature, which of the following rhythmic patterns is correct?

• Four quarter notes

• Two half notes

• One whole note

• All of the above

In a 3/4 time signature, if you have a dotted half note, how many beats does it take up?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4