Rhythm Flashcards
1
Q
Rhythm
A
Succession of durations
2
Q
Accent
A
Stress beat
3
Q
Meter
A
Regular grouping of beats by accent (difficult to hear)
4
Q
Duple meter
A
Groups of 2 beats
5
Q
Triple meter
A
Groups of 3 beats
6
Q
Quadruple meter
A
Groups of 4 beats
7
Q
Simple
A
Divides beat into 2
8
Q
Compound
A
Divides beat into 3
9
Q
Ametric
A
No identifiable grouping of beats
10
Q
Syncopation
A
Unexpected accents (contradicting meter)
11
Q
Tempo
A
How fast/low the beat is perceived
12
Q
Rubato
A
Term of music that does not have a strictly steady beat
