measure
In music, a measure is a small section of a piece of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is the space between two vertical lines on a musical staff that helps musicians keep track of the rhythm.
Beispiele
3 von 5Please play the first measure of the song again.
Please play the first measure of the song again.
The composer indicated a change in volume at the fifth measure.
The composer indicated a change in volume at the fifth measure.
I keep making a mistake in this measure.
I keep making a mistake in this measure.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'measuring cup' that holds a specific amount; a 'measure' in music holds a specific number of beats.
Schnelles Quiz
The drummer counted four beats before starting the first ____ of the song.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: measure
Beispiele
Please play the first measure of the song again.
everydayPlease play the first measure of the song again.
The composer indicated a change in volume at the fifth measure.
formalThe composer indicated a change in volume at the fifth measure.
I keep making a mistake in this measure.
informalI keep making a mistake in this measure.
Each measure in a 4/4 time signature contains four quarter notes.
academicEach measure in a 4/4 time signature contains four quarter notes.
The sheet music was printed with one measure missing from the page.
businessThe sheet music was printed with one measure missing from the page.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
for good measure
for good measure
beyond measure
beyond measure
in equal measure
in equal measure
Wird oft verwechselt mit
A bar line is the vertical line itself, while the measure is the space between the lines.
A beat is a single pulse, whereas a measure is a group of beats.
Nutzungshinweise
In American English, 'measure' is the standard term used in music. In British English, the word 'bar' is more commonly used for the same concept.
Häufige Fehler
Beginners often call the vertical line a 'measure' when it should be called a 'bar line'.
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'measuring cup' that holds a specific amount; a 'measure' in music holds a specific number of beats.
Wortherkunft
From the Old French word 'mesure', which comes from the Latin 'mensura' meaning a standard for measuring.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In classical music education, counting measures is essential for ensemble players to synchronize their performances.
Schnelles Quiz
The drummer counted four beats before starting the first ____ of the song.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: measure
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