Time signatures 4/4 and 3/4

What is a time signature?

A time signature shows how many beats are in a measure and what note gets the beat.

What does 4/4 mean?

In 4/4, there are 4 beats in each measure, and the quarter note gets one beat.

What does 3/4 mean?

In 3/4, there are 3 beats in each measure, and the quarter note gets one beat.

Fill in the blank: In 4/4, the ____ note gets one beat.

Quarter

True or false: 4/4 is also called 'common time.'

True, because it is the most commonly used time signature in music.

Difference between 4/4 and 3/4?

4/4 has 4 beats; 3/4 has 3 beats per measure.

Question: How many beats are in 3/4?

There are 3 beats in a measure.

What type of music often uses 3/4?

Waltzes and some folk music often use 3/4.

True or false: 3/4 is commonly used in marches.

False, because marches typically use 4/4 time.

Example of a song in 4/4?

Many pop songs, like 'Billie Jean' by Michael Jackson, are in 4/4.

What is a measure?

A measure is a segment of time in music containing a set number of beats.

Fill in the blank: In 4/4, the ____ note is the strongest beat.

First

How do musicians count 4/4?

Musicians usually count it as '1, 2, 3, 4.'

How do musicians count 3/4?

Musicians typically count it as '1, 2, 3.'