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
How many beats does a whole rest receive in 2/4 Time?
A whole rest receives 2 beats in 2/4 Time.
How many beats does a whole rest receive in 4/4 Time?
A whole rest receives 4 beats in 4/4 Time.
How many beats does a whole rest receive in 3/4 Time?
A whole rest receives 3 beats in 3/4 Time.
How many beats does a whole rest receive in Common Time?
A whole rest receives 4 beats in Common Time.
True or False. A half rest can sit on any line of the staff.
False. A half rest is written sitting on line 3.
Is the placement of the half rest Correct or Incorrect?
Correct
Is the placement of the half rest Correct or Incorrect?
Incorrect. The half rest sits on line 3. The Correct placement is
True or False. A half rest is used to indicate a whole measure of silence in 2/4 time.
False. A whole rest is used to indicate a whole measure of silence in 2/4 time.
True or False. An eighth rest can start in any space.
False. An eighth rest starts in space 3.
Is the placement of the eighth rest Correct or Incorrect?
Correct
Is the placement of the eighth rest Correct or Incorrect?
Incorrect. The eighth rest starts in space 3. The Correct placement is
What is a Triplet?
A Triplet is a group of three notes played in the time of two notes of the same value.
What number is written above a group of notes to indicate it is a triplet?
3 (three)
Identify the missing Time Signature.
The Time Signature is
Identify the missing Time Signature.
The Time Signature is
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The Time Signature is
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The Time Signature is
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The Time Signature is
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The Time Signature is
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - an eighth note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - quarter note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - eighth note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - quarter note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - eighth note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - dotted quarter note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - quarter note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - half note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - quarter note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - half note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - dotted half note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - eighth note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - quarter note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - eighth note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - quarter note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - eighth note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - dotted quarter note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - quarter note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - half note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - quarter note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - half note
Identify the missing note.
Missing note - dotted half note
Identify the missing rest.
Missing rest - eighth rest
Identify the missing rest.
Missing rest - eighth rest
Identify the missing rest.
Missing rest - quarter rest
Identify the missing rest.
Missing rest - eighth rest
Identify the missing rest.
Missing rest - quarter rest
Identify the missing rest.
Missing rest - quarter rest
Identify the missing rest.
Missing rest - half rest
Name the missing rest.
quarter rest
Name the missing rest.
eighth rest
Name the missing rest.
eighth rest
Name the missing rest.
whole rest
Name the missing rest.
quarter rest
Name the missing rest.
eighth rest
Name the missing rest.
eighth rest
Name the missing rest.
whole rest
Name the missing rest.
quarter rest
Name the missing rest.
whole rest
Name the missing rest.
eighth rest
Name the missing rest.
quarter rest
Name the missing rest.
quarter rest
Name the missing rest.
whole rest
Is the rest under the bracket Correct or Incorrect?
Correct - eighth rest
Is the rest under the bracket Correct or Incorrect?
Incorrect. The Correct answer is quarter rest.
Is the rest under the bracket Correct or Incorrect?
Incorrect. The Correct answer is whole rest.
Is the rest under the bracket Correct or Incorrect?
Incorrect. The Correct answer is half rest.
How many beats per measure?
What note equals one beat?
2 beats per measure, quarter note equals one beat
How many beats per measure?
What note equals one beat?
3 beats per measure, quarter note equals one beat
How many beats per measure?
What note equals one beat?
4 beats per measure, quarter note equals one beat
How many beats per measure?
What note equals one beat?
4 beats per measure, quarter note equals one beat
Count and clap the rhythm.
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 -
Count and clap the rhythm.
1 + 2 +
Count and clap the rhythm.
1 - 2 + 3 + 4 +
Count and clap the rhythm.
1 + 2 + 3 - 4 -
Count and clap the rhythm.
1 + 2 + 3 - 4 -
Count and clap the rhythm.
1 + 2 - 3 + 4 -
Name the ONE NOTE that is equal in value to the combined value of the following notes.
Total value - half note
Name the ONE NOTE that is equal in value to the combined value of the following notes.
Total value - half note
Name the ONE NOTE that is equal in value to the combined value of the following notes.
Total value - half note
Name the ONE NOTE that is equal in value to the combined value of the following notes.
Total value - quarter note
Name the ONE NOTE that is equal in value to the combined value of the following notes.
Total value - dotted quarter note
Name the ONE NOTE that is equal in value to the combined value of the following notes.
Total value - dotted half note
Name the ONE NOTE that is equal in value to the combined value of the following notes.
Total value - dotted half note
Name the ONE NOTE that is equal in value to the combined value of the following notes.
Total value - whole note
Name the ONE NOTE that is equal in value to the combined value of the following notes.
Total value - whole note
Name the ONE NOTE that is equal in value to the combined value of the following notes.
Total value - whole note
