nat 3 - rhythm/tempo Flashcards
what is accent/accented?
notes which sound louder than others
what is adagio?
a slow tempo
what is allegro?
a fast tempo
what is a beat/pulse?
the basic pulse you hear in music. the pulse may be in a group of two, three or four with a stress on the first beat in each group
what is drum fill?
a rhythmic decoration played on a drum kit
what is faster?
the tempo (speed) increases
what is a march?
music with a strong steady pulse, with two or four beats in a bar, and at a speed that is suitable to march to
what is pause?
the musical flow is held up by a long note or silence
what is repetition?
an extract repeat of a musical idea
what is a reel?
a scottish dance with 4 beats in a bar
what is slower?
the tempo (speed) decreases
what is a waltz?
a dance with 3 beats in a bar
