Rhythm Flashcards
1
Q
3 Against 2
A
One line of music may be playing quavers in groups of two whilst at the same time another line of music will be playing triplets.
2
Q
Augmentation
A
A passage of music where the length of the notes used are doubled
3
Q
Diminution
A
A passage of music where the length of the notes used are halved
4
Q
Irregular Time Signature
A
Irregular grouping of notes
5
Q
Anacrusis
A
An upbeat note
6
Q
Syncopation
A
The music is offbeat
7
Q
Cross Rhythms
A
Same as 3 against 2
8
Q
Compound time
A
6/8, 9/8, 12/8
9
Q
Rallentando
A
A gradual increase in speed
