Question

If a dot was added to a quarter note in time, how many beats is the note worth? (1 point) Responses half a beat half a beat one beat one beat one-and-a-half beats one-and-a-half beats two-and-a-half beats

Answer 1

A quarter note typically gets 1 beat. When a dot is added to a note, it increases its duration by half of its original value. Therefore, for a quarter note (1 beat), adding a dot adds an additional half a beat (0.5 beats).

So, a dotted quarter note is worth:
1 beat (from the quarter note) + 0.5 beats (from the dot) = 1.5 beats.

The correct response is **one-and-a-half beats**.