How to Improve Music Listening Skills Meter Listening #1

The video tutorial introduces the concept of meter in music, explaining its definition and types, such as meter of two, three, and four. It provides guidance on how to identify meter by listening to music, associating different meters with specific musical movements like marching or swaying. The tutorial includes a practical exercise to help viewers practice identifying meter in various music pieces, concluding with a summary of the key points discussed.

What is the primary function of meter in music?

• To organize musical notes into measures

• To determine the speed of the music

• To set the volume of the music

• To decide the key of the music

How many beats are typically found in a measure of music with a meter of three?

• Four beats

• Two beats

• Three beats

• Five beats

Which type of music is likely to be in a meter of four?

• Music that you can dance to

• Music that you can march to

• Music that is very slow

• Music that makes you sway

What physical response is often associated with music in a meter of two?

• Dancing

• Marching

• Clapping

• Swaying back and forth

What is the main activity in the practical listening exercises section?

• Discussing famous composers

• Identifying the meter of different music pieces

• Learning new musical terms

• Composing a new piece of music