Section 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a simple time signature?
A
Each beat is presented by a quarter note and can be divided by two
2
Q
Give an example of simple Time signatures?
A
- 4.
4. 4. 4.
3
Q
When are time notes beamed together?
A
When they belong in 1 beat
4
Q
When can notes NOT be beamed together?
A
If notes cross over 2 & 3 in the bar
5
Q
What is a compound time signature?
A
There are 4 main beats
6
Q
Give an example of compound time signatures?
A
- 12
8. 8. 8
7
Q
When should notes be grouped together in compound time signatures?
A
Any notes shorter than a dotted quarter note
8
Q
What is the Exception of a compound time signatures with rests?
A
If first two pulses are silent a single quarter note rest should be used
If the second two pulses are silent a eight not e rest should be used
