Question

What is common time in music?

Answer 1

Common time, also known as time, is a meter with four quarter-note beats per measure. It's often symbolized by the common-time symbol: . Cut time, also known as or alla breve, is a meter with two half-note beats per measure.

Answer 2

Common time is referred as time in which 1 beat or note is ring at the time of 1 second.