Music Rhythm Flashcards Unit 2

Study Notes

Notes on Whole, Half, and Quarter Notes

Whole note is equivalent to 2 half notes.
Two quarter notes equal one half note.
A whole note is equal to 4 quarter notes.
Placement on the staff determines pitch, while the note type indicates duration.

Note Placement Rules

Notes below the third line have stems extending upward on the right.
Notes on or above the third line have stems extending downward on the left.

Structure of Music

Bar lines divide the staff into equal sections.
A measure is the area between two bar lines.
A double bar line indicates the end of a piece of music.
"Bar of music" is synonymous with a measure.

Grand Staff Details

Bar lines on the grand staff run through the entire staff.

Understanding Time Signatures

Time signature appears after the clef at the beginning, consisting of two stacked numbers.
The upper number indicates the number of beats per measure.
The lower number shows which note value receives one beat.
In a time signature of 4, the quarter note receives one count.

Common Time

Also known as 4/4 time; sometimes indicated by the letter "C" in sheet music.

Note Values in 4/4 Time

Quarter note: 1 beat.
Half note: 2 beats.
Whole note: 4 beats.

Understanding Rests

A rest symbolizes silence in music.
A whole rest lasts for an entire measure and hangs from the 4th line of the staff.
A half rest, which resembles a hat, occupies the 3rd line of the staff and equals 2 beats of silence in 4/4 time.
A whole rest represents 4 beats of silence in 4/4 time.
A quarter rest receives 1 beat of silence in 4/4 time.

Description

Test your knowledge on music rhythm terminology with these flashcards. This quiz covers basic note values including whole notes, half notes, and quarter notes. Perfect for music students looking to reinforce their understanding of rhythm concepts.