well theory is ranked second highest in certainty in scientific nomenclature. theory dictates it is more certain of a principle than a hypothesis yet not concrete enough to be a law. examples are the theory of evolution versus the law of gravity
The first note is a half note that is (2 beats). The second note is an 8th note (1/2 a beat). The 3rd note is a whole note (4 beats). The last note is a quarter note so (1 beat).