Rythm/tempo

Question 1

What are triplets

Answer 1

A group of three notes played in the time of two

Question 2

Time changes

Answer 2

Groupings of notes change but the underlying pulse remains constant

Question 3

Irregular time signatures

Answer 3

The time sig change or there are an unusual number of beats in a bar

Question 4

Diminution

Answer 4

A decrease in the length of notes

Question 5

Augmentation

Answer 5

An increase in the length of notes

Question 6

3 against 2

Answer 6

The effect of three notes played against two

Question 7

Rubato

Answer 7

Tempo speeds up and slows down to allow expression

Question 8

Ritardando

Answer 8

Tempo slows down

Question 9

Moderato

Answer 9

Medium speed

Question 10

Cross rhythm

Answer 10

Contrasting rhythms played at the same time

Question 11

12

8

Answer 11

A compound time sig with four beats in a bar each subdivided into three

Question 12

9

8

Answer 12

Compound time sig with 3 beats in a bar which subdivides into 3

Question 13

6

8

Answer 13

Compound time sig with 2 beats in a bar each subdivided into three

Question 14

Accelerando

Answer 14

Getting gradually faster

Question 15

Anacrusis

Answer 15

The notes before the first string beat of a phrase

Question 16

Andante

Answer 16

Walking speed

Question 17

Dotted rhythm

Answer 17

A long note followed by a short one or a short note followed by a long note

Question 18

Jig

Answer 18

A fast Scottish dance in compound time with 2 beats in a bar

Question 19

Rallentando

Answer 19

Gradually getting slower

Question 20

Scotch snap

Answer 20

A very short accented note before a longer note (in strathspeys)

Question 21

Simple time

Answer 21

Beat undivides into groups of 2 the word coffee fits

Question 22

Strathspeys

Answer 22

A Scottish dance with 4 beats in a bar and usually with a scotch snap

Question 23

Syncopation

Answer 23

Accented notes are played off or against the beat