Musical Elements-rhythm Flashcards
1
Q
Tempo
A
Speed of music
2
Q
Metre
A
Indicated by time signature. Pattern of string and weak beats
3
Q
Rhythm
A
Relationship between sound and passage of time
4
Q
Beat
A
Regular beat of the music
5
Q
Dotted rhythm
A
Pair of notes, one dotted and one shorter
6
Q
Duration
A
Length of note
7
Q
Shuffle
A
Rhythm base on shuffle dance step
8
Q
Swing
A
A jazz style with swing rhythms
9
Q
Syncopation
A
A strong note occurs in part of a bar that would normally be weak
10
Q
Triplets
A
3 notes of equal value taking time of 2
