Rhythm*, Tempo** & Metre~ Flashcards
1
Q
Steady Tempo
A
Allegro, Moderato etc
2
Q
Free Tempo
A
Rubato
3
Q
Compound time
A
6/8; 9/8; 12/8 etc
4
Q
Is the Time Signature Clear or unclear?
A
Random question
5
Q
Dotted Rhythms
A
a dotted crotchet lasts for one and a half crotchets
a dotted quaver lasts for one and a half quavers
6
Q
Syncopated Rhythms
A
Triplets, ties,
7
Q
Cross Rhythms
A
Polyrhythm
8
Q
Polyrhythmic
A
Multiple Ideas at the same time
9
Q
Use of Ostinato
A
(repeated rhythmic ideas)
10
Q
Rhythmic Augmentation/Diminution
A
The most common form of augmentation and diminution is the lengthening and shortening of the note lengths
11
Q
Folk or Dance-like rhythms
A
A Gugde in Bach
12
Q
March like tempo
A
4/4 metre
13
Q
- Waltz
A
3/4
14
Q
Movements of symphony - Tempo
A
- Ist Movement is Allegro
- 2nd Movement is Adagio (or Slow)
- 3rd Movement is Minuet and Trio
- 4th Movement is Allegro
15
Q
Rhythm
A
A pattern of beats (beat is an individual measure of time i.e. crotchet beat)
