Music 1

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The beat of a piece of music
Pulse
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Each beat is divided into two equal parts
Simple time siganture
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Each beat is divided into three equal parts
Compound time signature
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Occur in duple, triple or quadruple time
Regular rhythms
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Those that do not fit into the usual rhythmic patterns
Irregular rhythms
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No definite metre or pulse
Free rhythm
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A melody or a series of notes is repeated using notes of longer duration
Augmentation
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A melody or a series of notes is repeated using notes of shorter value
Diminution
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Uses a 'three against two' metrical feel
Hemiola
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When two different rhythms are played together at the same time
Cross rhythm
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Created when 2+ rhythms are played at the same time
Polyrhythm
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A specific type of polyrhythm. Consists of two independent rhythms played simultaneously
Bi rhythm
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Increasing a note value by half
Dotted rhythm
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A group of three notes played inside another note length
Triplets
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A change in the usual stress of the beats in the bar
Syncopation
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Speed of the music
Tempo
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Referring to the tempo of the music, it is a rhythmic freedom in the piece that is decided by the conductor or player
Rubato
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A short passage of music which bridges the gap between sections of the melody in a piece of music
Drum fill
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Card 2

Front

Each beat is divided into two equal parts

Back

Simple time siganture

Card 3

Front

Each beat is divided into three equal parts

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Occur in duple, triple or quadruple time

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Those that do not fit into the usual rhythmic patterns

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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