Rhythm, Metre And Tempo Flashcards
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Q
There are 3 turns in the piece - describe them
A
The first is a diatonic septuplet (b. 4) and the second is a chromatic septuplet (b. 23) (septuplet - seven notes played in the length of a crotchet). There is also a dectuplet in b. 79
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Q
What is the time signature of the piece?
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4/4 (C)
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Q
What is written at the start of the score and what does it tell the performer to do?
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Sostenuto - ‘sustained’ - the piece should be played in a legato and unhurried manner
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Q
What technique is used to make a flexible tempo?
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Rubato - some notes are played longer or shorter than written