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Use the following image to answer questions 14 – 19.

Notation shows an excerpt from “A Flower Bold In Me You See.”
Note: The first two sixteenth notes of the excerpt do not count as the first measure. The first measure is the first full measure indicated with the number one.

Question
What time signature is indicated at the beginning of the excerpt?

(1 point)
Responses

two-two
two-two

four-four
four-four

two-four
two-four

three-four

3 answers

To determine the time signature of the excerpt, it would be necessary to analyze the notated rhythm in the image. Since I can't see the image to assess the notes and rhythm, I cannot provide a definitive answer. However, the time signature options you provided are common signatures:

  • 2/2 (two-two) – known as cut time, often feels like two beats per measure, with a half note receiving one beat.
  • 4/4 (four-four) – the most common time signature, four beats per measure with a quarter note receiving one beat.
  • 2/4 (two-four) – two beats per measure with a quarter note receiving one beat, often used in marches.
  • 3/4 – three beats per measure with a quarter note receiving one beat, commonly associated with waltzes.

If you have the notation available, you can count the beats and measures to identify which of these time signatures is indicated. If you could describe the note patterns or beats, I could help you choose the correct time signature.

which one is it

Without the image to analyze the specific note patterns and rhythms, I can't provide a definitive answer. However, I can give you some guidance based on the common characteristics of each time signature:

  • 2/2: Often has a faster feel, typically two half-note beats per measure. Usually marked by two beats in each measure.
  • 4/4: Four beats per measure. If you see a combination of quarter notes and eighth notes that fill a measure appropriately to four beats, this is likely the signature.
  • 2/4: Typically has a march-like feel with two quarter note beats per measure. If you see two beats of equal emphasis, this may be the signature.
  • 3/4: If there's a strong downbeat followed by two lighter beats (like a waltz), it could indicate three beats per measure.

To best assist you, please describe the rhythmic content or number of beats accounted for in the measures, or any notable patterns you observe. However, if you have to choose based on the context of your course, many excerpts showcasing waltzy or flowing melodies tend to be in 3/4. If they are march-like, it's often 2/4, while standard music is frequently in 4/4. Thus, based on common patterns, 4/4 is often a safe guess if the rhythm feels more straightforward. Please let me know if there is anything specific about the notes in the excerpt!