Exploring the 6/8 Time Signature in Rhythm

What does the bottom number in a time signature represent?

• The number of measures in a piece

• The type of note that represents one beat

• The total number of beats in a bar

• The speed of the music

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

How many quarter beats are there in a 4/4 time signature?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

In a 6/8 time signature, how many eighth beats are found in each measure?

• 6

• 4

• 3

• 8

How does a quarter note compare to eighth notes in a 6/8 time signature?

• It is equal to four eighth notes

• It is equal to three eighth notes

• It is equal to two eighth notes

• It is equal to one eighth note

What is the main difference between 6/8 and 3/4 time signatures?

• The overall speed of the music

• The way the beats are grouped

• The type of note that gets the beat

• The number of beats per measure

Which time signature is commonly associated with waltzes?

• 6/8

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 4/4

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

How is the word 'blueberry' used to demonstrate counting in music?

• To count in 2/4 time

• To count in 4/4 time

• To count in 6/8 time

• To count in 3/4 time

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the word 'coffee' represent in musical counting?

• A pattern in 2/4 time

• A pattern in 4/4 time

• A pattern in 3/4 time

• A pattern in 6/8 time

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In a visual representation, how are the emphasized beats shown for the word 'blueberry' in 6/8 time?

• By underlining

• By circling

• By bolding

• By coloring

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

How many groups of beats does the 3/4 time signature divide into?

• Four groups

• Three groups

• Two groups

• Six groups