-Scottish Dances Flashcards
1
Q
how do you recognise Reel
A
- has 2or4 beats in a bar and is in simple
- it is fast [ap-ple ap-ple]
2
Q
what is a drone
A
- long held note or a repeated note which is also the same
- it is on the bass
3
Q
what does March mean
A
musics with a strong steady pulse, with 2or4 in a bar, at a speed that is sutiable to march to. Simple time.
4
Q
what does Waltz mean
A
dance with three beats in a bar in simple time
5
Q
what does jig mean
A
- a fast dance in compund time.
- 2 beats in a bar, with each beat dividing into 3 quavers
6
Q
what does Strathspey mean
A
- four beat in a bar
- with dotted rhythm
- features the scottish snap
7
Q
what does scothish snap mean
A
a very short accented note before a longer note- making the music feel very bouncy
