Time Signature (4/4 Time)

First

In 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures, this count is accented in each measure

Measure

The distance between two bar lines where notes are grouped by the time signature

Top Number

Portion of time signature that indicates how many counts per measure

Common Time (4/4 Time)

This sign is often used as a substitute to indicate this time signature

4/4 Time

Time signature where there are four beats per measure, and the quarter note receives one beat

3/4 Time

Time signature where there are three beats per measure, and the quarter note receives one beat

2/4 Time

Time signature where there are two beats per measure, and the quarter note receives one beat

Time Signature

Dictates how notes (counts) are grouped together Appears at the beginning, left-hand corner of the composition

Accent

Musical symbol that indicates the note should be stressed and played with special emphasis (often louder)

Bar Line

Single vertical lines that separate the staff into measures

Bottom Number

Portion of time signature that indicates what kind of note receives one count

Half Note

The largest note allowed in a single measure in 2/4 time signature

Dotted Half Note

The largest note allowed in a single measure in 3/4 time signature

Whole Note

The largest note allowed in a single measure in 4/4 time signature

True

True or False? The largest note that can appear in a single measure has a count value equal to the TOP number of the time signature

True

True or False? The time signature dictates which notes are accented throughout the measure