Metre and Rythm Flashcards
1
Q
Samba Em Prelúdio is in … time
A
4/4 time - which can sound like two minim beats in a bar instead of four clearly defined crotchet beats. This is a feature of the bossa nova.
2
Q
The opening 3-bar introduction is in…
A
Free time
3
Q
whereas verse 1 is very slow with a lot of…
A
Rubato
4
Q
The music then quickens to a bossa nova tempo (about 140 bpm) in…
A
verse 2 before returning to free tempo in the coda.
5
Q
The rhythms are complex throughout the song because of the amount of syncopation, triplets and rests.
A
Cross-rhythms between the voice and guitars are heard throughout the song.
