Metrical Accents

Question 1

big idea

Answer 1

• composers mix subdivisions for their compositions and we must be able to read them

Question 2

mixing subdivision in simple

Answer 2

• this grouping (or triplet quarter notes) tell us that there is three quarter notes in the space of two beats
• this concept works for most subdivision meaning you can have triplet eigth notes, triplet half notes, etc.

Question 3

mixing meter in compound time signatures

Answer 3

• the same concept works but instead of grouping in three, you bracket and make the subdivision in two
• so in a 6/8 time, if this appears it means that there will be two eighth notes in the space of three. this is a duplet

Question 4

triplet

Answer 4

• the use of 3 even rhythms where a 2 should exist

Question 5

duplet

Answer 5

• the use of 2 even rhythms where a 3 should exist

Question 6

quadruplet

Answer 6

• the use of 4 even rhythms in place of 3

Question 7

polyrhythm

Answer 7

• multiple rhythms being played at the same time

Question 8

metrical accents

Answer 8

• strong beat is on beat 1

Question 9

it is not possible to mix simple and compound meters

Answer 9

• false

Question 10

in simple meters, a beat subdivided by 3 is known as a

Answer 10

• triplet

Question 11

beats in a compound meter can be divided by ___________

Answer 11

• 2, 3, 4

- all of the above

Question 12

in 12/8, a metrical hierarchy of strong beats occur on

Answer 12

• 1&3