Which statement is true about the following time signature? a. there are four beats per measure and the half note gets the beat

b. there are two beats peri measure and the half note gets the beat

c. there are two beats per measure and the quarter note gets the beat

d. there are four beats per measure and the quarter note gets the beat

B. There are two beats per measure and the half note gets the beat.

2 quarter notes per measure
Or 1 half note per measure

2 beats per measure is what 2/4 means.

The gregorian chant was a major cultural milestone in the middle ages. it was one of the first codified forms of music meant to be played as written, where previously it was difficult to mass-produce and disseminate any music. what's more, these chants were also some of the first examples of musical notation: the notes and bars of today's music sheets are a reflection of centuries of evolution beginning with these chants. it became official throughout the entirety of the catholic church, meaning that nearly all of europe followed this musical notation and styling.