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what things can you talk about for rhythm
note values e.g quavers
syncopation
cross rhythm
polyrhythm
triplets
dotted rhythm
what does largo mean
slowly
what does andante mean
walking pace
what does moderato mean
moderate speed
what does allegro mean
fast
what does vivace mean
lively
what does presto mean
very quick
what does accelerando mean
speeding up
what does rallentando mean
slowing down
what does ritenuto mean
immediately slow
what does allargando mean
gradually slower and broader
what does rubato mean
where rhythms are played freely for expressive effect
how long does a semi breve last
4 beats
how long does a minim last
2 beats
how long does a dotted minim last
3 beats
how long does a crotchet last
1 beat
how long does a quaver last
1/2 beat
how long does a semi quaver last
1/4 beat
what is a diminuendomo
when a piece gets quieter
what is augmentation
when a musical idea is repeated but with the note values doubled
what is anacrusis
when a musical phrase starts just before the bar line
what sort of things can you talk about for melody
homophony
monophony
polyphony
intervals
conjunct
disjunct
chromatic
arpeggios
major
minor
chromatic
diatonic
atonal
