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Which note combination could not work in a measure in 4/4 time?

2 Half notes


4 Quarter notes



1 Whole note & 1 Quarter note



1 Half note & 2 Quarter notes

User Alexis Pautrot
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Answer:

1 whole note and 1 quarter note

Step-by-step explanation:

Only 4 beats are in a 4/4 time, so we have to determine which of these note combinations don't equal 4 beats.

Background Information:

Quarter note = 1 beat

Half note = 2 beats

Whole note = fills up the whole measure (so in this case, 4 beats)

Now let's consider our options.

2 half notes equals a full 4/4 measure.

4 quarter notes equals a full 4/4 measure.

1 whole note and 1 quarter note equal 5/4, which is NOT a 4/4 measure.

1 half note and 2 quarter notes equal a full 4/4 measure.

I hope this helps! Have a lovely day!! :)

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