If a dot was added to a quarter note in four-four time time, how many beats is the note worth?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

A. half a beat
B. one beat
C. one-and-a-half beats
D. two-and-a-half beats

Answer 1

A quarter note is typically worth 1 beat in four-four time. When a dot is added to a note, it increases the duration of the note by half of its original value.

So, the dot adds half of a quarter note's value (which is 0.5 beats).

Therefore, a quarter note with a dot is worth: 1 beat (for the quarter note) + 0.5 beats (for the dot) = 1.5 beats.

The correct answer is:

C. one-and-a-half beats