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Beat, Rhythm & Meter Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 9mins

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1.

What is a time signature in music?

a)

A time signature in music is a term used to describe the tempo of a piece.

b)

A time signature in music is a notation that indicates the number of beats in a measure and the type of note that receives one beat.

c)

A time signature in music is a notation that indicates the key signature of a piece.

d)

A time signature in music is a symbol used to indicate the volume of a piece.

2.

Which time signature represents 4 beats per measure?

a)

4/4

b)

3/4

c)

2/4

d)

6/8

3.

What is the most common time signature in music? It is identified by the time signature symbol C.

a)

3/4

b)

2/4

c)

6/8

d)

4/4

4.

What is a rhythm pattern?

a)

A rhythm pattern is a recurring sequence of notes or beats that creates a rhythmic structure in music.

b)

A rhythm pattern is a visual representation of musical notes.

c)

A rhythm pattern is a term used in poetry to describe the flow of words.

d)

A rhythm pattern is a type of dance move.

5.

What is a meter change in music?

a)

Change in dynamics

b)

Change in tempo

c)

Change in key signature

d)

Change in time signature or meter

6.

Beat is a​ (a)   ​ (b)   that is ​ (c)   while rhyhm is organized ​ (d)   that you can ​ (e)   .

Choose from the below words
steady
hear
sound & silence
pulse
felt
7.

After watching the video on identifying time signatures, what does the abreviation PSC mean?

a)

Primary Signature Count

b)

Pulse, Strong, Count

c)

Pitch, Strong, Crescendo

d)

Percussion, Strings, Choir

8.

What meter is the following audio exceprt?​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Quadruple (4)
Duple (2)
Triple (3)
Odd (?)
9.

What meter is the following audio excerpt?​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Triple (3)
Quadruple (4)
Duple (2)
Odd (?)
10.

What meter is the following musical excerpt?​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Duple (2)
Triple (3)
Quadruple (4)
Odd (?)