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In [[music]], '''"beat"''' refers to the pulse and tempo of a particular passage. The [[time signature]] indicates the number of beats per [[measure]] and the length of the note that gets each beat.
In [[music]], '''"beat"''' refers to the pulse and tempo of a particular passage. The [[time signature]] indicates the number of beats per [[measure]] and the length of the note that gets each beat.
In 4/4 time, there are four beats per measure, and a 1/4 note gets one beat.
In 4/4 time, there are four beats per measure, and a quarter note gets one beat.
In 3/4 time (like a waltz), each measure has one strong beat followed by two weak beats.
In 3/4 time (like a waltz), each measure has one strong beat followed by two weak beats.