time signature

Questions

What does time signature mean?

A symbol or numerical sign placed on a stave to indicate the meter; in the case of a numerical time signature, the numerator is the number of beats per bar, the denominator represents the value of each beat.

How to pronounce time signature

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “time signature”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “time signature”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “time signature” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.