Rhythm Flashcards
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Meter/measure
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Grouping of beats that are marked off in measures. The first beatof each measure generally receives the strongest accent
Simple meters: duple, triple, quadruple
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Beat
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The basic unit of length - the regular pulsation heard in most western styles
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Upbeat
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When a piece begins on the last beat of the measure
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Syncopation
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A deliberate upsetting of the normal pattern of accentuation
