Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
Q
rhythm
- definition
- beat
- meter
- downbeat and upbeat
A
- flow of music through time
- recurrent pulsation, divides music into equal units of time
- group of the beats (duple, triple, etc)
- strong and weak beats
2
Q
accent
A
emphasis on a note
3
Q
syncopation
A
accenting of a note at an unexpected time (used alot in jazz)
4
Q
tempo
A
speed of the beat
5
Q
Common tempo markings
- adagio
- andante
- moderato
- allegro
- presto
A
- slow
- moderately slow
- moderate
- fast
- very fast
6
Q
notation
A
pitch + rhythm
