Rhythm/Tempo Flashcards
0
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Accelerando
A
Gradually getting faster
1
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1st and 2nd Time Bars
A
Directions to the performer to repeat a phrase with an alternative ending
2
Q
Adagio
A
Slow
3
Q
Allegro
A
Fast
4
Q
Andante
A
Walking Pace
5
Q
A tempo
A
To return to the original tempo
6
Q
Compound Time
A
The beat is divided into groups of three, e.g. 6/8, 9/8, 12/8
7
Q
Cross Rhythms
A
Contrasting rhythms played at the same time or played with unusual emphasis on notes
8
Q
Crotchet
A
1 beat
9
Q
Dotted Crotchet
A
1 1/2 beats
10
Q
Dotted Minum
A
3 beats
11
Q
Dotted Quaver
A
3/4 of a beat
12
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Dotted Rhythms
A
A rhythm made up of dotted notes. For example a scotch snap
13
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Grouped Semiquavers
A
1 beat
14
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Minum
A
2 beats
