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MUSIC

QUARTER 1 – MODULE 2
MELC: Differentiates aurally among 2 3 and 4 time
signatures 4, 4, 4

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 PART I.

A. INTRODUCTION

Time Signature refers to a fraction-like number written at the beginning of the staff.

Below each note and rest is the value or the number of beats. The time signature (also known as meter
signature or measure signature) is used in Western musical notation to specify how many beats are grouped
in a measure and which note will be equivalent to a beat. Rhythm varies according to a given time signature.
The time signature is written at the beginning of the staff after the clef and the key signature.

B. DISCUSSION

A time signature is found at the beginning of a piece of music, after the clef and the key signature.

It is a numerical indication of a piece showing the meter. It consists of two numbers; the upper and the

lower number. The upper number tells the number of beats in every measure. The lower number tells the

kind of note that receives one beat.

Here are the basic time signatures.

What are the basic time signatures?

a.What kind of note receives one beat in 2 3 4 and time signatures?

4, 4, 4

b.In 4 time signature, how many beats are there in every measure?
4

c.How many beats are there in every measure in 2 time signature?

4

d.In 3 time signature, how many quarter notes are there in a measure?
4

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 Beat is the most basic unit of time in music. It is used to measure and regulate the duration of

individual tone. It also serves as a guide in combining notes of varied duration. Each tone maybe

equal to one beat. Some tones maybe equal to several beats or just a fraction of a beat.

TIME SIGNATURE BEATS PER BEAT PATTERN

MEASURE

2 2
4
2

1
3

3
3
4

1
4

4
4 4 2 3

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C. READINGS

 Time signature tells us how the music is to be counted.

 It is written at the beginning of the staff after the clef and the key signature.

 A time signature consists of two numbers; the upper and the lower number. The upper number

tells the number of beats that should be in each measure. The lower number tells the kind of note

that receives one beat.

 The time signature is a march rhythm while a time signature is a waltz rhythm.

 The time signature is also called common time signature.

2 two beats per measure

4 quarter note gets one beat

3 three beats per measure

4 quarter note gets one beat

4 four beats per quarter

4 quarter note gets one beat

D. EXAMPLES

Songs have different time signatures. That’s what makes them different from one another.

Analyze the following songs: Pamulinawen, Ili-ili Tulog Anay and Hear the Bells.

Pamulinawen

What is the time signature of the song Pamulinawen?

What are the different kinds of notes found on the first staff?

What kind of note receives one beat in time signature?

Which note has the shortest duration in the second staff?

Which note has the longest duration in the second staff?

How many beats are there in each measure?

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How many dotted notes are found in the musical score?

Ili-Ili Tulog Anay

What is the time signature of the song Ili-ili Tulog Anay?

What are the different kinds of notes/rests found in the musical score?

What kind of note receives one beat 3 in time signature?

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In what beat did you start singing?

What did you notice on the first measure?

What did you notice on the last measure?

Which note has the shortest duration in the second staff?

Which note has the longest duration in the second staff?

How many beats are there in each measure in 3 time signature ?

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The time signature gives you a way to notate your music so that you can play the music from

scores and hear its melody. The melodic progression and organizational patterns of beats as indicated by the

time signature is how you hear and feel the meter of a musical piece.

The basic time signatures are 2 3 and 4

4, 4, 4 These are commonly used in musical as presented in music

lessons.

The 2 time signature is a march rhythm while 3 time signature is a waltz rhythm
4 4
The 4 time signature is also called common time signature. ( )
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PART II.

ACTIVITY 1

Directions: Write the time signature for each melodic pattern below:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

ACTIVITY 2

Directions: Identify the kinds of notes and rests found in the following musical lines:

1.

5
2.

3.

4.

5.

ACTIVITY 3: Fill out the missing word:

1. In _______ time signature, there are two beats in a measure and _______ gets one beat.

2. In _______ time signature, there are three beats in a measure and a quarter note gets _______beat.

3. In time signature, there are four beats in a _______ and a quarter note gets one _______.

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KEY TO CORRECTIONS

Activity 1: Directions: Write the time signature for each melodic pattern below:

1. 4
4

2. 3
4

3. 4
4

4. 2
4

5. 3
4

ACTIVITY 2

Directions: Identify the kinds of notes and rests found in the following musical lines:

1. QUARTER REST,QUARTER NOTE, EIGTH NOTE

2. HALF NOTE,EIGHT NOTE, EIGHT REST

3. QUARTER NOTE, EIGHT NOTE

4. DOTTED HALF NOTE, QUARTER NOTE

5. QUARTER NOTE

ACTIVITY 3: Fill out the missing word:

1. 2
4

2. 3
4

3. 4
4

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PART III. SUMMATIVE EVALUATION

A.Directions: Read and understand each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Identify the missing note needed to complete the second measure of a

rhythmic pattern in 4 time signature.

A. B. C. D.

2. In 4time signature, what note will receive one beat?

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A. half note B. eighth note C. whole note D. quarter note

3. The value of notes will vary on a given time signature. What time signature

is appropriate for this musical phrase?

A. 3 B. 2 C. 4 D. 6
4 4 4 6

4.In 2 time signature, how many beats are there per measure?
4

A.3 B. 4 C. 2 D. 1

5. Some musical symbols have its proper place on the staff. Where is the time signature located on
the staff?

A. after the clef and the key signature

B. before the key signature

C. before the clef

E.none of the above

B. Direction: Identify the time signature of the rhythmic patterns below: Write your correct answer
Inside the box.

1.

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2.

3.

4.

5.

C.Directions: Demonstrate the 2 , 3 , 4 time signature beat pattern.

4 4 4
Record your performance. Then send to your teacher through messenger or google drive. Rubrics will
be used to rate your performance

Standards Excellent Good Satisfactory Needs Total

5 4 3 Improvement Points
2 10
Demonstrate the
Time signature
neat pattern
correctly

Show gladness
in conducting.

TOTAL

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KEY TO CORRECTION (FOR TEACHERS ONLY)

SUMMATIVE EVALUATION
A.Directions: Read and understand each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. A

2. D

3. A

4. C

5. A

B. Direction: Identify the time signature of the rhythmic patterns below: Write your correct answer
Inside the box.

1. 3
4

2. 4
4

3. 3
4

4. 3
4

5. 4
4

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References

Books
Dayag, Alma et.al. “Enjoying Life Through Music, Arts, Physical Education and
Health” Phoenix Publishing House, 2016

Lague, Vivian & Romabiles , and Maria Socorro. “Music and Arts For Fun
Textbook”.

Vibal Publishing, 2016

Marissa C. Pascual, Iren Feliz S. Reyes, Ma. Elvira M. Garcia, Ma. Mignon C.
Artuz. Enjoying Life Through MUSIC, ART, PHYSICAL EDUCATION and
HEALTH. Quezon City: The Phoenix Publishing House Inc., 2017. 122-126

Pascual, Marissa C., Irene Feliz S. Reyes, Ma. Elvira M. Garcia, and Ma.
Mignon C Artus “Enjoying Life Through Music,Art,Physical Education
& Health 6” pages 248-251

ONLINE

Google. Surprise Symphony by Haydn, “Piano Sheet Music” Accessed May

4,2020

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