Question

Staff with 2 over 4 time signature. The time signature on the staff would indicate that a quarter note lasts for

Answer 1

Answer: 2 beats

Explanation: The bottom number, usually 4, indicates one measure. The number on top represents the beats per measure. For example, 3 over 4 would be a waltz (three beats), 4 over 4 would mean that there are four beats per measure.

Answer 2

Half of the measure. It would last the same amount of time as a quarter note would in 4 over 4 time signature. It just means less quarter notes in that measure.

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