Rythm/tempo Flashcards

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1
Q

What are triplets

A

A group of three notes played in the time of two

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2
Q

Time changes

A

Groupings of notes change but the underlying pulse remains constant

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3
Q

Irregular time signatures

A

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

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4
Q

Diminution

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A decrease in the length of notes

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5
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Augmentation

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An increase in the length of notes

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6
Q

3 against 2

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The effect of three notes played against two

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7
Q

Rubato

A

Tempo speeds up and slows down to allow expression

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8
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Ritardando

A

Tempo slows down

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9
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Moderato

A

Medium speed

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10
Q

Cross rhythm

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Contrasting rhythms played at the same time

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11
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12

8

A

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

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12
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9

8

A

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

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13
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6

8

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

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14
Q

Accelerando

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Getting gradually faster

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15
Q

Anacrusis

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The notes before the first string beat of a phrase

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16
Q

Andante

A

Walking speed

17
Q

Dotted rhythm

A

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

18
Q

Jig

A

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

19
Q

Rallentando

A

Gradually getting slower

20
Q

Scotch snap

A

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

21
Q

Simple time

A

Beat undivides into groups of 2 the word coffee fits

22
Q

Strathspeys

A

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

23
Q

Syncopation

A

Accented notes are played off or against the beat