Music Theory Quiz - Metre & Rhythm

What is the definition of Metre?

• A rhythmic pattern of beats

• The pitch of a sound

• The speed of music

• The organization of beats in music

What is a pulse/beat in music?

• The basic unit of time in music

• A pattern of rhythm

• The melody in a song

• A specific chord in a scale

What does a Time Signature indicate?

• A symbol for indicating the time signature

• A symbol for marking chords

• A notation indicating beat patterns

• A notation for melody

What is a Regular time signature?

• A time signature with even, predictable beats

• A time signature with an irregular beat pattern

• A time signature with five beats

• A time signature with three beats

What is an Irregular time signature?

• A time signature with even beats

• A time signature with an uneven pattern

• A time signature with four beats

• A time signature with six beats

What is a Simple time signature?

• A time signature with three beats

• A time signature where beats divide into two

• A time signature where beats divide into three

• A time signature with five beats

What is a Compound time signature?

• A time signature where beats divide into two

• A time signature with six beats

• A time signature where beats divide into three

• A time signature with one beat

What is Rhythm?

• A sequence of beats in time

• The pattern of beats and durations

• A melody of notes

• A set of chords in a scale

What are Free Rhythms?

• Rhythms without a regular meter

• Rhythms with a fixed time signature

• Rhythms without a regular meter

• Rhythms with clear downbeats

What is Rhythmic Augmentation?

• Increasing the speed of a rhythm

• Decreasing the speed of a rhythm

• Lengthening the note values

• Changing the key of a rhythm