Syncopation and Hemiola

Question 1

big idea

Answer 1

• just like in simple meter, a syncopation is created by ties, rests, and accents emphasizing a weak (or unexpected beat or beats)
• with three division there are more possibilities

Question 2

hemiola in compond meter

Answer 2

• hemiola is created by rhythmic patterns normally found in one meter being laid on the existing meter
• the normal scenario is a 2 against 3 feel
• a compound meter will have groups of 2 over 3 because of the compound meter