Rhythm and Metre Flashcards by Izzie Hurst | Brainscape

Q

Pulse

A

The main beat of the music

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Syncopation

A

Off beat

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Cross-rhythms

A

2 conflicting rhythms played together

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Tempo

A

Speed

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Ritardando (rit/rall)

Rallentando

A

Gradually slowing down

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Simple time

A

2/4 3/4 4/4 3/8

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Compound Time

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6/8 9/8 12/8

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Accentuation

A

Putting accents on certain beats of the bar

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Phrasing

A

Like a musical paragraph

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Articulation

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Slurs and tonguing

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