Rhythm and Meter: Learn and Practice Online

Question 1

In a 4/4 time signature, how many beats are in each measure?

Accepted Answer

4

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2

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3

Question 2

Which musical note lasts the longest?

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Whole note

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Half note

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Quarter note

Question 3

How can you determine the number of beats in each measure by examining the meter of a musical piece?

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The top number of the time signature indicates the number of beats per measure.

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The bottom number of the time signature indicates the type of note that receives one beat.

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Count the number of notes in each measure.

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Add up the durations of all the notes in a measure.

Question 4

How does syncopation impact the placement of accents in a musical measure?

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Syncopation shifts accents to weak beats, moving them from their usual spots.

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Syncopation extends the length of strong beats, making them stand out more.

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Syncopation doesn't affect accent placement within a measure.

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Syncopation always occurs at the start of a measure.

Question 5

How can changing the placement of accented beats in a musical phrase affect its mood and feeling?

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It can create a sense of excitement or calmness.

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It only affects the speed of the music.

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It has no effect on the phrase's overall sound.

Question 6

Reggae music has a distinctive rhythm. Which of the following best describes it?

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A relaxed, off-beat feel with emphasis on the second and fourth counts of each measure

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A strong beat on the first count of each measure

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A fast, syncopated rhythm with many quick notes

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A slow, steady rhythm with a strong bass drum beat

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a common type of musical meter?

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Sextuple

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Duple

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Triple

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Quadruple

Question 8

In music, which time signature indicates four beats per measure, with each beat represented by a quarter note?

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4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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6/8

Question 9

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of triple meter?

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Three beats per measure

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Two beats per measure

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A strong beat on the last beat of each measure

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A weak beat on the second beat of each measure

Question 10

In music, what is the characteristic of a duple meter?

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Two equal beats in each measure

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Three equal beats in each measure

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Four equal beats in each measure

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Five equal beats in each measure

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a type of musical note?

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Measure

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Quarter note

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Half note

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Whole note

Question 12

Which time signature has three beats per measure, with a quarter note receiving one beat?

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3/4

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2/4

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4/4

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6/8

Question 13

In music, what time signature indicates four beats in each measure?

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4/4

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2/4

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3/4

Question 14

In a 4/4 time signature, what is the top number?

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4

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2

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3

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5

Question 15

Which of the following is **not** a type of musical note?

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Square note

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Whole note

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Quarter note

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Eighth note

Question 16

Which time signature in music means there are 4 beats in each measure and a quarter note gets one beat?

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4/4

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2/4

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6/8

Question 17

In a musical piece, each measure has three beats, and a quarter note lasts for one beat. Which time signature accurately represents this?

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3/4

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2/4

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4/4

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6/8

Question 18

Which time signature represents a meter with three beats per measure, where the first beat is emphasized?

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3/4

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2/4

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4/4

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6/8

Question 19

Which musical note is the longest?

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Semibreve

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Minim

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Crotchet

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Quaver

Question 20

Which time signature has three beats in a measure, with each beat represented by a quarter note?

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3/4

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2/4

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4/4

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6/8

Question 21

What does the time signature in a piece of music tell us?

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The number of beats in a measure and the type of note that gets one beat.

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How fast or slow the music should be played.

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The key or notes that the music is played in.

Question 22

Which of these is a musical meter?

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3/4 time

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C major

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Allegro

Question 23

Which time signature indicates three beats per measure?

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3/4

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2/4

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4/4

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6/8

Question 24

What musical notation line divides a measure into equal parts?

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bar line

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staff

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clef

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note head

Question 25

Which percussion instrument is commonly used for maintaining a steady beat?

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drum

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xylophone

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triangle

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maracas

Question 26

Which term describes a group of four beats played together in rhythm?

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measure

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beat

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rhythm

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meter

Question 27

Which time signature indicates two beats per measure?

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2/4

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4/4

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3/4

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6/8

Question 28

What is the name of the space between two bar lines in musical notation?

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measure

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beat

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rhythm

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meter

Question 29

In music, rhythm refers to:

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The arrangement of sounds and silences over time

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The number of beats in a measure

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The pattern of repeated sounds

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The overall speed of the music

Question 30

How many quarter notes are equivalent to a half note?

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2

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1

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4

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8

Question 31

Which of these time signatures represents 4 beats in a measure, with each quarter note receiving one beat?

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4/4

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3/4

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2/4

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6/8

Question 32

What musical term describes a group of two or more notes played simultaneously?

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Chord

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Rest

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Measure

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Beat

Question 33

Which instrument is commonly used to play percussion rhythms?

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Drums

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Violin

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 34

What musical symbol represents a pause in music?

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Rest

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Bar line

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Clef

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Time signature

Question 35

Which symbol indicates a quarter note in music notation?

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♩

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♪

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♫

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?

Question 36

In a piece of music with a time signature of 2/4, how many beats are in each measure?

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2

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3

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4

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6

Question 37

Which rhythm has a strong beat on the first beat and a weak beat on the second beat?

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Ta - Ti

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Ta - Ta

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Ti - Ti

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Ti - Ta

Question 38

What is the name for a group of musical notes played together?

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Chord

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Melody

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Harmony

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Interval

Question 39

What is the purpose of the bar line in musical notation?

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To divide the music into measures

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To indicate the beginning of a new line of music

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To mark the end of a piece of music

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To separate different sections of music

Question 40

What term describes the pace or speed of a musical piece?

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Tempo

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Meter

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 41

In music, what is a measure?

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A group of beats in a piece of music

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A type of musical note

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A symbol for the tempo of a song

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A musical instrument

Question 42

How can you create syncopation in music?

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Accent a beat that's usually not accented

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Make every other beat louder

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Repeat the same rhythm over and over

Question 43

In music, which element tells us how many beats are in each measure?

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Meter

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 44

In music, how do rhythm and meter work together?

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Rhythm creates the beat pattern, while meter organizes these beats into groups.

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Meter creates the beat pattern, while rhythm organizes these beats into groups.

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Rhythm and meter are not connected in music.

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Meter sets the speed of a song, while rhythm creates the melody.

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a type of rhythm?

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Meter

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Syncopated rhythm

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Compound rhythm

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Polyrhythm

Question 46

How do time signatures and rhythmic patterns relate in music?

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Time signatures dictate the number of beats per measure, while rhythmic patterns determine their placement.

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Rhythmic patterns determine time signatures, dictating the number of beats and measures.

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Time signatures and rhythmic patterns are independent elements with no influence on each other.

Question 47

In sheet music, what information does the time signature provide about the rhythm?

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The number of beats in each measure and the note value that receives one beat.

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The tempo or speed of the music.

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The instruments used to perform the music.

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The names of the notes in the piece.

Question 48

Which rhythm pattern has a weak beat followed by a strong beat?

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An eighth note followed by a dotted quarter note

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A quarter note followed by two eighth notes

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Two quarter notes followed by a half note

Question 49

Which time signature represents a measure with four beats, where each beat is divided into three equal parts?

Accepted Answer

6/8

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3/4

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4/4

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2/4

Question 50

Which time signature is most commonly used in Western music?

Accepted Answer

2/4

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3/8

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5/16

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7/8

Question 51

Which rhythm shows syncopation?

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Weak beat on the first beat and strong beat on the second beat of each measure

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Strong beat on every beat

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Strong beat on the second beat of each measure

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Strong beat on the third beat of each measure

Question 52

What is the time signature for a piece of music in 3/4 time?

Accepted Answer

3/4

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2/4

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4/4

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6/8

Question 53

Which of these is a compound meter with six beats in each measure?

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6/8

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3/4

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4/4

Question 54

Which time signature represents a piece of music with four beats in each measure?

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4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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5/4

Question 55

Which time signature shows a measure with two beats, where each quarter note gets one beat?

Accepted Answer

2/4

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3/4

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4/4

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6/8

Question 56

What aspect of rhythm establishes the overall character and flow of a musical piece?

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Sequence of accented and unaccented beats

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Length of individual notes

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Pace or speed of the music

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Combination of various rhythms played together

Question 57

Which rhythm matches a dotted quarter note followed by an eighth note?

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Ta-a - ti

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Ta - ti-ti

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Ti-ti - ta

Question 58

Which of the following is a rest that lasts for two beats?

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Half rest

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Quarter rest

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Whole rest

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Eighth rest

Question 59

What type of meter has two beats per measure?

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2/4

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3/4

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4/4

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6/8

Question 60

What is the time signature of a song with four beats per measure and the quarter note receiving one beat?

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4/4

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2/4

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4/2

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4/1

Question 61

Which percussion instrument is commonly used to play the rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Violin

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 62

What is the name of the musical symbol indicating a long sound?

Accepted Answer

Dot

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Tie

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Slur

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Rest

Question 63

Which example demonstrates a syncopated rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Ti-ta-ti

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Ta-ti-ti

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Ta-ta-ta-ta

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Ta-ti-ta

Question 64

What is the function of a metronome?

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To keep a steady beat

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To play music

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To tune instruments

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To record music