First Deck Flashcards
What does the bottom number represent in a time signature
It indicates which note gets a beat
What does the top number of the time signature indicates:
That there are this amount of beats in a measure
What time signature gets 2 beats per measure and the quarter note gets one beat
2/4 time
What is 3/4 time
What time signature gets 3 beats per measure and the quarter note gets one beat.
Which time signiture is the same as common time
4/4
What’s another name for 2/2
Cut time
What does the dot mean when it is placed to the right of the note
It indicates that the note should have half its value.
How many beats does a dotted half note get
3 beats
How many beats does a dotted whole note get
6 beats
How many beats does a dotted quarter get
2 beats
Why is it impossible to have a dotted half note in 2/4 time
It is impossible because a dotted half note is 3 beats and in 2/4 each measure receives 2 beats and a dotted half note is 3 beats
What’s a tie
A curved line connecting two or more notes of the same pitch to extend its value
A curved line connecting two or more notes of different pitches.
What is a slur
What does a dotted half note plus quarter note plus whole note equal
8 beats
Adding what to a quarter note makes it an eighth note
Adding a flag
What is a beam
The connection between two or more eighth notes
How many beats does an eighth rest get
1/2 beats
