What is the cadence for quick time in counts per minute?

• A. 120 counts or steps per minute
• B. 180 counts
• C. 100 counts
• D. 140 counts

Answer: (A)

Cadence is the tempo, the pace at which you move, measured in counts per minute. Quick time uses a brisk, steady pace, and in common practice it’s set at 120 counts per minute. That means you’re moving at about two steps per second, which gives a lively yet controllable rhythm for basic quick-step patterns. The other numbers would place you noticeably slower or faster than this familiar quick-time feel—100 is slower, while 140 and 180 are faster than the standard quick-time pace. So 120 counts per minute is the expected cadence for quick time.