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common measure (n)
a time signature indicating four beats to the bar
an integer that divides two (or more) other integers evenly
the usual (iambic) meter of a ballad
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a time signature indicating four beats to the bar, an integer that divides two (or more) other integers evenly, the usual (iambic) meter of a ballad
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In music, the common measure refers to a specific time signature consisting of four beats per measure.
The use of common measure in hymnals provides a familiar structure for congregational singing.
Many folk songs are written in common measure, making them easily accessible to a wide audience.
Composers often employ common measure as a foundational structure for their compositions due to its simplicity and versatility.
