Rhythm/Tempo Flashcards
3 against 2
The effect of three notes played against two. E.g. the bass subdivides the beat into 2 while the melody subdivides the beat into 3.
Augmentation
An increase in the length of notes.
Diminution
A decrease in the length of notes.
Irregular times signatures
The time signatures change or there are an unusual number of beats in a bar.
Time changes
Groupings of note changes, but the underlying pulse remains constant.
Triplets
A triplet is a group of three notes played in the time of two.
Accent/accented
Notes which sound louder than others.
Adagio
A slow tempo.
Allegro
A fast tempo.
Anacrusis
The note(s) before the first strong beat of a phrase.
Compound time
The beat subdivides into groups of 3.
Dotted rhythm
A long note followed by a short one or a short note followed by a long note.
Rallentando
Gradually getting slower.
Accelerando
Gradually getting faster.
Simple time
The beat divides into groups of two.
