In Transcription 3-2, why does the author use the symbol numeral-4-over-a-quarter-note as a meter signature?

What will be an ideal response?


• This symbol does not indicate a metrical organization in the sense of European/Euro American music. Rather, this symbol means "four quarter notes per measure without implication of (Euro American) stress patterns."

Art & Culture

You might also like to view...

The work Chock (fig. 1.7) is called a __________

A. mobile B. painting C. stabile D. ceramic E. headdress

Art & Culture

The __________ began when Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses to a church door in Germany

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Art & Culture

Mozart's father carefully supervised his musical education, making sure that young Wolfgang and his sister Nannerl spent their childhood quietly at home.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Art & Culture

Name three types of American ethnic music.

What will be an ideal response?

Art & Culture