9. Time signature determines how you should count/read the music. An example would be 4/4, there are 4 notes in each measure and the downbeat is to the quarter note. 6/8 means 6 notes and downbeat on the eighth note 10. There are 4 beats in the pattern, [Quarter] [Eighth Eighth] [Eighth Eighth] [Quarter Rest] 11. Last measure of the piece. 12. Usually a fast, upbeat and joyful piece. Depending on the composer, Allegro can mean any bpm from 110-180.