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Common time
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a musical meter with a 4/4 time signature, indicating four beats per measure
What is "common time"?
Common time is a musical term that refers to a time signature with four beats per measure, where each beat is represented by a quarter note. It is typically notated as 4/4 at the beginning of a piece of music. In common time, each measure, which is a segment of the music separated by bar lines, contains four beats, providing a regular and familiar rhythmic framework for musicians to follow and perform.
Example
The pianist improvised a syncopated rhythm within the framework of common time, adding interest to the musical texture.
The piece transitioned seamlessly between different meters, alternating between common time and compound time signatures.
Voorbeeld
The pianist improvised a syncopated rhythm within the framework of common time, adding interest to the musical texture.
The piece transitioned seamlessly between different meters, alternating between common time and compound time signatures.
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