Mammoth Memory

Time Signatures Exam theory questions - example 2

What is the correct time signature?

What is the correct time signature?

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

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:

Then write these values above each note on the bar:

There are 4 crotchets in this bar, so the time signature would be:

44 = 2  N∘× crotchets = 4  N∘×14 notes (USA)

Answer:

The time signature is 44 or 𝄴(common time).