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Beat Emphasis and Asymmetrical Meters

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Define Emphasized Beat:

a)

an accented beat that occurs in most measures throughout a piece of music.

b)

a specific beat in a piece of music where all of the instruments/parts play at the same time.

c)

the composer's favorite beat of the piece.

d)

a completely silent beat.

2.

What beat is always emphasized in every measure, no matter the time signature?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

3.

What is the main instrument to listen for to find emphasized beats?

a)

Bass Drum/Kick Drum

b)

Snare Drum

c)

Hi Hat

d)

Bassoon

4.

Define Asymmetrical Meter:

a)

a meter that the subdivisions are not or can not be divided evenly.

b)

a meter that the subdivisions are divided evenly.

c)

a shape that cannot be divided evenly

d)

math?

5.

Which is an example of an asymmetrical meter?

a)

5/8

b)

4/4

c)

2/2

d)

6/8

6.

Which is NOT a grouping option for 7/8?

a)

3 + 3 + 2

b)

3 + 2 + 2

c)

2 + 3 + 2

d)

2 + 2 + 3

7.

Every measure starts with beat ____.

a)

1

b)

0

8.

Select the correct dissection:

a)

1 3 4 5

b)

1 2 & 3

c)

1 3 & 4

9.

Select the correct dissection:

a)

1 2 3 4 6 7

b)

1 & 2 & & 4

c)

1 2 3 4 5 6

10.

Select the correct dissection:

a)

1 2 3 4

b)

1 2 3 4 5

c)

1 & 2 &

11.

Which type was your favorite example from this week?

a)
b)
c)

BAND STUFF

d)

Ehh... Maybe something else next time.