Advanced Higher: Rythm/Tempo Flashcards
1
Q
Hemiola
A
A rhythmic device giving the impression of a piece of music changing from duple (2) to triple (3) time, or vice versa.
2
Q
3 Against 2
A
The effect of three notes played against two.
3
Q
Time Changes
A
Groupings of notes change, but the underlying pulse remains constant.
4
Q
Irregular time signature
A
The time signatures change or there are an unusual number of beats in a bar.
5
Q
Triplets
A
A triplet is a group of three notes played in the time of two.
6
Q
Augmentation
A
An increase in the length of notes.
7
Q
Diminution
A
A decrease in the length of notes.
