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Chapter 1 Flashcards

Rhythm, meter, and tempo

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Rhythm

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The way music unfolds in time

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Beat

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Regular background pulse

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Accent

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Extra emphasis on beats

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Meter

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Regular, recurring pattern
Accented and unaccented (strong/weak)

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What are the different types of meters?

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Duple meter
one two I one two I one two

Triple meter
One two three I one two three

Quadruple meter
ONE two THREE four

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Simple and compound

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Simple = beats divided in twos

Compound = beats divided in threes
“Row, row, row your boat”

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7
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Rhythm vs. meter

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meter as background; rhythm as foreground

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Syncopation

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Displaces accents

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Tempo

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Speed of music

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tempo indications

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Largo = very slow
Lento = slow
Adagio = slow, at ease
Adante = walking speed
Moderato = moderate speed
Allegro = fast, cheerful
Vivace = quick, lively
Presto = extremely fast

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Metronome markings

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Specific numbers in music
example: quarter note = 60

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