BROKEN MEASURE

 is known as incomplete measure.

• A measure is incomplete if the first

measure or the last measure of
music piece contains the number of
beats which is less than what the
time signatures requires.
• Broken measure does not contain
the exact number of beats per
measure.
to balance or complete the
incomplete measures
combine the number of
beats of the first and the
last measure
Example of Broken Measure:
 Pilipinas Kong Mahal

Ang bayan ko’y tanging ikaw

pilipinas kong mahal
ang puso ko at buhay man
sa iyo’y ibibigay tungkulin
kong gagampanan na lagi kang
paglingkuran
ang laya moy babantaya
pilipinas kong hirang.
What is the broken measure?

----does not contain the exact number of beats

per measure or
----- it is incomplete measure

How to complete the measure?

---- combine the number of beats in the first

measure and the last measure.
 Group Activity

Directions: Create at least 2 broken

measure using the notes and rests.

Group 1: 2/4 and ¾ time signature

Group 2: 2/4 and 4/4 time signature.

Evaluation:
Directions:
identify the measure as complete or incomplete. Write your
answer directly.
Assignment:
Research a children song with a
broken measure.