Terms Flashcards
1
Q
what things can you talk about for rhythm
A
note values e.g quavers
syncopation
cross rhythm
polyrhythm
triplets
dotted rhythm
2
Q
what does largo mean
A
slowly
3
Q
what does andante mean
A
walking pace
4
Q
what does moderato mean
A
moderate speed
5
Q
what does allegro mean
A
fast
6
Q
what does vivace mean
A
lively
7
Q
what does presto mean
A
very quick
8
Q
what does accelerando mean
A
speeding up
9
Q
what does rallentando mean
A
slowing down
10
Q
what does ritenuto mean
A
immediately slow
11
Q
what does allargando mean
A
gradually slower and broader
12
Q
what does rubato mean
A
where rhythms are played freely for expressive effect
13
Q
how long does a semi breve last
A
4 beats
14
Q
how long does a minim last
A
2 beats
15
Q
how long does a dotted minim last
A
3 beats
