A1 noun Neutro

time signature

/taɪm ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

A time signature is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music. It tells the musician how many beats are in each measure and which note value represents one beat.

Exemplos

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1

Look at the time signature to see if the song is in 4/4 or 3/4.

Look at the time signature to see if the song is in 4/4 or 3/4.

2

The conductor explained the complex time signature to the orchestra.

The conductor explained the complex time signature to the orchestra.

3

Hey, what's the time signature for this new pop song?

Hey, what's the time signature for this new pop song?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
time signature
Relacionado
signature
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Dica de memorização

Think of it as a 'sign' that tells you how much 'time' (beats) is in every box (measure) of the music.

Quiz rápido

The ______ at the start of the sheet music shows there are four beats in every bar.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: time signature

Exemplos

1

Look at the time signature to see if the song is in 4/4 or 3/4.

everyday

Look at the time signature to see if the song is in 4/4 or 3/4.

2

The conductor explained the complex time signature to the orchestra.

formal

The conductor explained the complex time signature to the orchestra.

3

Hey, what's the time signature for this new pop song?

informal

Hey, what's the time signature for this new pop song?

4

A change in time signature can significantly alter the rhythmic feel of a composition.

academic

A change in time signature can significantly alter the rhythmic feel of a composition.

5

Please ensure the time signature is correctly labeled in the digital file for the client.

business

Please ensure the time signature is correctly labeled in the digital file for the client.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
time signature
Relacionado
signature

Colocações comuns

common time signature common time signature
change the time signature change the time signature
simple time signature simple time signature
read the time signature read the time signature
complex time signature complex time signature

Frases Comuns

in 4/4 time

in 4/4 time

odd time signature

odd time signature

set the time signature

set the time signature

Frequentemente confundido com

time signature vs key signature

A key signature tells you which notes are sharp or flat, while a time signature tells you the rhythm and beats.

time signature vs tempo

Tempo is the speed of the music (fast or slow), while time signature is the organization of the beats.

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Notas de uso

Use this term when talking about the numbers at the start of a musical staff. It is usually spoken as 'the time signature of the piece'.

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Erros comuns

Many students confuse 'time signature' with 'tempo'. Remember that the signature is about the count (1-2-3-4), not how fast the song goes.

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Dica de memorização

Think of it as a 'sign' that tells you how much 'time' (beats) is in every box (measure) of the music.

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Origem da palavra

From the word 'time' (referring to musical rhythm) and 'signature' (a sign or identifying mark).

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun often follows the definite article 'the' plural: time signatures
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Contexto cultural

In most Western pop and rock music, the 4/4 time signature is so common it is officially called 'Common Time'.

Quiz rápido

The ______ at the start of the sheet music shows there are four beats in every bar.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: time signature

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