The time signature
Example: The time signature shows how many beats are in each measure.
Definition
"The time signature" in music indicates the number of beats in each measure and the note value that represents one beat, helping musicians understand the rhythm and timing of a piece.
Etymology
The term "the time signature" comes from the combination of 'time,' referring to rhythm or duration, and 'signature,' indicating a distinctive mark or symbol. In music, it first appeared in the 17th century to describe the notation that 'signs' the rhythmic structure of a piece.
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"The time signature" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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