rhythm/tempo Flashcards
1
Q
3 against 2
A
the effect of three notes played against 2 the mass subdivides the beat into 2 while the melody subdivides the beat into 3
2
Q
augmentation
A
an increase in the length of notes, for example, a melody is heard three times, during the third time the note length increases, normally by double
3
Q
diminution
A
a decrease in the length of notes, for example, a melody is heard three times, during the third playing the note length decreases, normally by half
4
Q
irregular time signatures
A
the time signatures change or there are an unusual number of beats in a bar, for example, 7 beats in a bar
5
Q
time changes
A
grouping notes change, but the underlying pulse remain constant
6
Q
triplets
A
a triplet is a group of three notes played in the time of two
