If the music tempo is 80 beats per minute, and the music is written in 4/4 time, how many measures will be played in one minute?

Flashcard 9 - Subtest III: Visual and Performing Arts Flashcard Set for the CSET Multiple Subjects Test

20 measures

In 4/4 time, there are four beats per measure; each quarter note gets one beat. So, 80 beats equal 20 measures.

The answer would be the same (20 measures) if the music were written in 2/2 (cut time).

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