Meter/Time Signature Flashcards
1
Q
What does the meter/time signature do?
A
Tells you how many beats are in each measure
2
Q
What are the most common meters?
A
four-four (4/4), three four (3/4), and two four (2/4)
3
Q
What does the top number of the time signature tell you?
A
How many beats will be in each measure
4
Q
What does the bottom number of the time signature tell you?
A
What type of note gets one beat (whole, half, quarter)
5
Q
The most common bottom numbers of the time signature are…
A
4,2,8
6
Q
Why have changing time signatures?
A
To match the pattern of the song
7
Q
What letter may you see in place of 4/4 because the time signature is so common?
A
C
