Rythm/tempo Flashcards
What are triplets
A group of three notes played in the time of two
Time changes
Groupings of notes change but the underlying pulse remains constant
Irregular time signatures
The time sig change or there are an unusual number of beats in a bar
Diminution
A decrease in the length of notes
Augmentation
An increase in the length of notes
3 against 2
The effect of three notes played against two
Rubato
Tempo speeds up and slows down to allow expression
Ritardando
Tempo slows down
Moderato
Medium speed
Cross rhythm
Contrasting rhythms played at the same time
12
8
A compound time sig with four beats in a bar each subdivided into three
9
8
Compound time sig with 3 beats in a bar which subdivides into 3
6
8
Compound time sig with 2 beats in a bar each subdivided into three
Accelerando
Getting gradually faster
Anacrusis
The notes before the first string beat of a phrase