Master Musical Rhythm: Learn Meter in Music for Year 7

Question 1

In a piece of music with 4 beats per measure, which time signature indicates that a quarter note lasts for one beat?

Accepted Answer

4/4

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2/4

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3/4

Question 2

How many quarter note beats are in a measure of 4/4 time?

Accepted Answer

4

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2

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3

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5

Question 3

Which of the following is not a type of time signature?

Accepted Answer

C

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2/4

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3/8

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6/8

Question 4

What is the main difference between duple and triple meters?

Accepted Answer

Duple meters have two beats per measure, while triple meters have three.

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Duple meters have three beats per measure, while triple meters have two.

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Duple meters are faster than triple meters.

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Duple meters are quieter than triple meters.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a bar line?

Accepted Answer

To divide the music into measures.

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To indicate the end of a piece.

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To change the key of the music.

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To add emphasis to a particular note.

Question 6

What is meant by the term 'hemiola' in music?

Accepted Answer

A group of three beats played as two.

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A change in meter.

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A group of two beats played as three.

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A syncopated rhythm.

Question 7

How does meter influence the overall perception of music?

Accepted Answer

Both A and B.

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It affects the speed of the music.

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It affects the rhythm of the music.

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It affects the pitch of the music.

Question 8

Which time signature represents a meter with three beats per measure, where each quarter note receives one beat?

Accepted Answer

3/4

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2/4

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3/2

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4/4

Question 9

What is the time signature that indicates 4 beats per measure, with each quarter note receiving one beat?

Accepted Answer

4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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6/8

Question 10

What is the term for a group of beats played together in music?

Accepted Answer

Measure

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Bar

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Beat

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Rhythm

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of music in 3/4 time?

Accepted Answer

It has a waltz-like feel

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It has a strong beat on the first beat

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It is often used in marches

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It has a fast tempo

Question 12

What is the term for the vertical line that separates measures in music?

Accepted Answer

Bar line

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Time signature

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Measure line

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Beat line

Question 13

Which of the following is a type of meter that has an unequal number of beats in each measure?

Accepted Answer

Asymmetric meter

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Simple meter

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Compound meter

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Mixed meter

Question 14

What is the term for the number located at the bottom of a time signature?

Accepted Answer

Denominator

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Numerator

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Measure

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Beat

Question 15

Which time signature indicates four beats in each measure, with the first beat being emphasized?

Accepted Answer

4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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6/8

Question 16

What is the name of the line that divides measures from each other in music?

Accepted Answer

Bar line

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Time signature

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Clef

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Note head

Question 17

What is the name of the symbol that joins notes together to indicate they should be played as a group?

Accepted Answer

Beam

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Slur

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Tremolo

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Staccato

Question 18

What is the time signature for a piece of music that has three beats in each measure, with the first beat being accented?

Accepted Answer

3/4

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2/3

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3/2

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4/3

Question 19

What is the name of the pattern of strong and weak beats that creates the underlying pulse in music?

Accepted Answer

Meter

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Beat

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Rhythm

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Tempo

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of simple duple meter?

Accepted Answer

Two beats per measure

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Three beats per measure

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Four beats per measure

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Six beats per measure

Question 21

What is the name of the symbol that indicates the end of a musical section and the start of a new one?

Accepted Answer

Double bar line

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Coda

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Fermata

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Repeat sign

Question 22

In a piece of music with a time signature of 4/4, how many quarter notes are in one measure?

Accepted Answer

4

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2

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3

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6

Question 23

Which of the following rhythmic patterns represents a quarter note followed by two eighth notes?

Accepted Answer

∙?∙?

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∙∙?

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∙∙∙

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∙∙∙?

Question 24

In a piece of music with a time signature of 6/8, which of the following rhythmic patterns would be played for one measure?

Accepted Answer

∙?∙?∙∙?

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∙∙?∙∙?

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·∙∙?∙∙

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∙?∙∙∙?

Question 25

What is another term for a measure?

Accepted Answer

Bar

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Line

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Verse

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Chorus

Question 26

In a piece of music with a time signature of 5/4, how many beats are in two measures?

Accepted Answer

12

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8

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10

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14

Question 27

In music, meter refers to the regular grouping of beats into units called measures. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of meter?

Accepted Answer

Variation in beat value

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Regular grouping of beats

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Emphasized beats

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Recurring pattern of accents

Question 28

In a musical measure, the accented beat is known as the:

Accepted Answer

Downbeat

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Upbeat

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Offbeat

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Syncopation

Question 29

Syncopation in music involves:

Accepted Answer

Accenting beats that are normally weak

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Using only quarter notes and eighth notes

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Having a fast tempo

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Playing in a minor key

Question 30

Which of the following is an example of a compound time signature?

Accepted Answer

6/8

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3/4

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4/4

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2/2

Question 31

In music, the purpose of a conductor is to:

Accepted Answer

Set the tempo and indicate the beat

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Play the main melody

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Sing the lyrics

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Keep the audience entertained

Question 32

Which musical instrument is typically responsible for maintaining a steady beat in a piece of music?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Violin

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Piano

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Flute

Question 33

Which music genre is known for using 4/4 time, where each measure has four beats?

Accepted Answer

Pop

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Classical

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Jazz

Question 34

How does meter help us understand the length of notes and rests in music?

Accepted Answer

Meter helps us group notes and rests into measures, making it easier to understand their duration.

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Meter does not affect the length of notes and rests.

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Meter makes notes and rests sound louder or softer.

Question 35

In a piece of music, each measure has 6 beats. The quarter note gets one beat. What is the meter of this music?

Accepted Answer

6/4

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4/6

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3/4

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5/8

Question 36

What is the purpose of bar lines in music?

Accepted Answer

To group beats into measures, making it easier to read and perform music.

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To indicate the end of a musical section.

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To show the speed of the music.

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To separate different instruments in a musical score.

Question 37

In a piece of music, four beats are grouped into a measure, and a quarter note receives one beat. What is the correct time signature?

Accepted Answer

4/4

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3/4

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6/8

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2/4

Question 38

Which symbol is used to separate measures in music?

Accepted Answer

Bar line

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Clef

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Note

Question 39

Which of the following time signatures represents compound meter?

Accepted Answer

6/8

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3/4

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2/4

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4/4

Question 40

What does the top number in a time signature indicate?

Accepted Answer

Number of beats per measure

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Type of note receiving one beat

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Tempo of the piece

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Key of the piece

Question 41

Which musical style commonly uses 3/4 time?

Accepted Answer

Waltz

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March

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Blues

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Rock

Question 42

What is the key difference between simple and compound meter?

Accepted Answer

Simple meter has two or three beats per measure, while compound meter has four or more beats per measure.

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Simple meter is used in classical music, while compound meter is used in folk music.

Question 43

Which characteristic is associated with duple meter?

Accepted Answer

Two strong beats per measure

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No strong beats

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Four strong beats per measure

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Three strong beats per measure

Question 44

What is it called when a weak beat is accented?

Accepted Answer

Syncopation

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Changing the tempo of a piece

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Using a variety of instruments

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Playing a note longer than its written value

Question 45

What is the primary role of meter in music?

Accepted Answer

To organize and group beats

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To indicate the speed of the piece

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To determine the key of the piece

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To create a sense of tension and release