3 - Simple Time Signatures Flashcards
Use this deck to learn Simple Time Signatures (2/4, 3/4, 4/4 and Common Time), and identify missing rests in a measure. Audio is included to supplement your learning. Master Your Musicianship Skills - Complete Lesson 3 of the matching Ultimate Music Theory Prep 2 Workbook to enhance your music theory training. UltimateMusicTheory.com
How many numbers are used in a Time Signature?
Two - one on the top and one on the bottom
What does the top number of a Time Signature indicate?
The top number indicates how many beats are in a measure.
What does the bottom number of a Time Signature indicate?
The bottom number indicates what kind of note equals one beat.
In Simple Time the top number is either _____, _____ or _____.
2, 3 or 4
When the TOP number of a Time Signature is 2,
how many beats are in a measure?
2 beats in a measure
When the TOP number of a Time Signature is 3,
how many beats are in a measure?
3 beats in a measure
When the TOP number of a Time Signature is 4,
how many beats are in a measure?
4 beats in a measure
True or False. Bar lines are thin lines that separate music into equal measures of time.
TRUE
True or False. A bar line can be written outside of the staff.
False. A bar line is not written outside of the staff.
Is the bar line placement Correct or Incorrect?
Incorrect. The bar line is not written outside of the staff. The Correct placement is
True or False. A measure is the space (area of music) between the bar lines.
TRUE
True or False. A double bar line (2 thin bar lines together) indicates the end of a section of music.
TRUE
The note that equals one beat in a measure is called the ____ ____.
Basic Beat
When the BOTTOM number of a Time Signature is 4,
what kind of note is the Basic Beat?
quarter note
The term “Common Time” is used to indicate what Time Signature?
Common Time = 4/4 Time Signature
What is the name of this Time Signature?
Common Time
How many beats are in a measure?
four beats in a measure
How many beats are in a measure?
four beats in a measure
How many beats are in a measure?
three beats in a measure
How many beats are in a measure?
two beats in a measure
Name the type of rest that fills any measure in Simple Time.
A whole rest fills any measure in Simple Time.
True or False. A whole rest is written on any line of the staff.
False. A whole rest is written hanging down from line 4.
Is the placement of the whole rest Correct or Incorrect?
Incorrect. The whole rest must hang down from line 4. The Correct placement is
Is the placement of the whole rest Correct or Incorrect?
Correct
