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Question 1

Rhythm definition

Answer 1

a strong regular or repeated pattern of sound

Question 2

Syncopation definition

Answer 2

A rhythmic feature where emphasis is placed on the weak beats creating a lively rhythmic pattern

Question 3

Example of syncopation in time signatures

Answer 3

In 4/4 time, beats 1 and 3 are strong beats and beats 2 and 4 are called weak beats

Question 4

Improvisation definition

Answer 4

A creative performing technique where musicians create music in the moment, a good example of this is in jazz music

Question 5

Melody definition

Answer 5

A sequence of pictures and the Rhythm in which they occur making a distinct entity

Question 6

Words to describe how melodies move

Answer 6

Ascending, descending, stepwise, ornamented, Melody, leaps, low or high pitch, complicated, simple

Question 7

words to describe a melodic line

Answer 7

Arch, descending, ascending, disjunct, conjunct, wave