Tempo, Metre And Rhythm

Question 1

General Tempo, Rhythm and Metre points

Answer 1

No tempo indicated, besides time signature and general character of music

Question 2

Tempo, Rhythm and Metre for Movement One

Answer 2

Cut common, laid out with 4 (rather than 2) minims per bar. Time signature includes a brisk pace

Question 3

Tempo, Rhythm and Metre for Movement Two

Answer 3

4/4, ‘moto perpetuo’ semiquavers with walking bass quavers and florid shorter values in vocal parts and oboes necessities a relatively fast but controlled tempo

Question 4

Tempo, Rhythm and Metre for Movement Eight

Answer 4

4/4, a more moderate tempo is required. The Bach chorale relies on flowing quavers in lower parts. Notice the pause marks indicating ends of phrasing

Question 5

Wider Listening for Tempo, Rhythm and Metre