Time Signatures Exam theory questions - example 1

What is the correct time signature?

What is the correct time signature shown here?

In order to do this you need to break down the value of each note:

Then write these values above each note on the bar:

In order to do this you need to break down the value of each note:

There are 2 crotchets in this bar, so the time signature would be:

$2/4$ = 2 N $circ$ $times$ crotchets = 2 N $circ$ $times$ $1/4$ notes (USA)

Answer:

The time signature is $2/4$