Duration and tempo Flashcards
1
Q
Pulse / Beat
A
The regular division of time in music
2
Q
Triplet
A
3 notes played in the space of 2
3
Q
Dotted rhythm
A
Jagged and uneven effect
4
Q
Phrase
A
A unit of music often ending with cadence (Normally of 4 bars)
5
Q
Phrase structure
A
The way phrases build into complete pieces
6
Q
Simple time
A
The beat divides into two e.g. 4/4
7
Q
Compound time
A
The beats divide into three e.g. 6/8
8
Q
Irregular time
A
Number of beats in a bar keeps changing
9
Q
Tala
A
A rhythmic phrase or pattern in Indian music
10
Q
Syncopation
A
Against the beat
11
Q
Off-beat
A
Notes play across the beat
12
Q
Counterpoint
A
Where the rhythms are in layers of texture
13
Q
Accelerando
A
Getting faster
14
Q
Ritardando
A
Getting slower
15
Q
Allargando
A
Much slower
