AoS 1: Rhythm and Metre

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What are the 3 simple time signatures?
2/4 3/4 4/4
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What are the 2 compound time signatures?
6/8 12/8
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What is regular music?
Music with a regular pulse
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What is irregular music?
Music with an irregular pulse
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What is free music?
Music with no pulse at all
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What does Allegro mean?
Fast and lively
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What does Moderato mean?
Moderate
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What does Andante mean?
Walking pace
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What does Largo mean?
Slow
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What is polyrythem?
Different rhythms played at the same time
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What is triplets?
3 notes played in the time of 2
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What is syncopation?
Off-beat rhythms
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What is Rubato?
A flexible tempo - 'robbed time'
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What are the 2 compound time signatures?

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6/8 12/8

Card 3

Front

What is regular music?

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Card 4

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What is irregular music?

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Card 5

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What is free music?

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