Rhythm and Time Signatures

In a time signature, the top number shows:

1. Which note gets the beat
2. The key
3. How many beats are in each bar
4. The tempo

In a simple time signature, the bottom number shows:

1. The number of bars
2. The number of instruments
3. The type of note that represents one beat
4. The loudness

4/4 time is also known as:

1. Cut time
2. Waltz time
3. Compound time
4. Common time

2/2 time is also known as:

1. Compound triple time
2. Waltz time
3. Common time
4. Cut time (alla breve)

Which time signature is typical of a waltz?

1. 6/8
2. 2/4
3. 4/4
4. 3/4

6/8 time is classified as:

1. Simple triple
2. Compound duple
3. Compound triple
4. Simple duple

In compound time, each beat divides into:

1. Four equal parts
2. Three equal parts
3. Five equal parts
4. Two equal parts