Rythmic Devices Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 6 main rhythmic devices?
A
- Polyrhythms
- Cross rhythms
- Hemiola
- Syncopation
- Dotted Rhythms
- Scotch Snap
2
Q
what are polyrhythms?
A
Many different devices
3
Q
what are cross rhythms?
A
Different time signatures
4
Q
what is hemiola?
A
Shift between duple and triple metre
5
Q
what is syncopation?
A
Off beat
6
Q
what is scotch snap?
A
Dotted short note first
