nat 5 - rhythm/tempo Flashcards
1
Q
what is 6/8?
A
a compound time signature with 2 beats in a bar. each bear subdivides into 3
2
Q
what is 9/8?
A
a compound time signature with 3 beats in a bar. each beat subdivides into 3
3
Q
what is 12/8?
A
a compound time signature with 4 beats in a bar. each beat subdivides into 3
4
Q
what is cross rhythms?
A
contrasting rhythms played at the same time
5
Q
what is moderato?
A
a medium speed
6
Q
what is ritardando?
A
the tempo slows down
7
Q
what is rubato?
A
the tempo slightly speeds up and slows down to allow for expression. it literally means ‘robbed time’
