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14 Cards in this Set
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What is meter?
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Meter is the natural division of rhythms into equally sized groups.
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What is a bar line?
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A bar line is the vertical line that divides the rhythms into equally sized groups.
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What is a measure?
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A measure is the space between bar lines.
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What is a time signature?
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A time signature is two numbers placed at the beginning of a piece of music indicating to the performer the meter in which to play.
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What does the top number in a time signature indicate?
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The top number in a time signature indicates how many beats per measure.
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What does the bottom number in a time signature indicate?
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The bottom number in a time signature indicates which type of note has been assigned a value of 1.
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Which type of note has been assigned a value of 1, when the bottom number in a time signature is the number 4?
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When the bottom number in a time signature is the number 4, it indicates that a quarter note has been assigned a value of 1.
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What is another way of writing the time signature 4/4?
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Another way of writing the time signature 4/4 is with the letter C.
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What does the letter C stand for when used as a time signature?
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The letter C stands for "common time" when used as a time signature.
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How is the "natural" division of rhythms into equally sized groups determined?
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The "natural" division of rhythms into equally sized groups is determined by where the strongest pulses naturally occur in the music.
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When does the strongest pulse occur if music is in 2/4 time?
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When music is in 2/4 time the strongest pulse occurs every 2 beats.
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When does the strongest pulse occur if music is in 3/4 time?
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When music is in 3/4 time the strongest pulse occurs every 3 beats.
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When does the strongest pulse occur if music is in 4/4 time?
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When music is in 4/4 time the strongest pulse occurs every 4 beats.
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What is another way of writing 4/4 time?
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The letter C stands for "common" time since 4/4 is one of the most common time signatures. Originally (in the 15th and 16th centuries), the "C" came from a circle that had been cut in half and signified "imperfect time".
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