Musical Terms Quiz 1

Rhythm and Tempo

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  • Created by: TH
  • Created on: 08-04-12 14:56
What is the definition of polyrhythm?
Many different rhythms at once.
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What is the definition of pulse?
Clear repeating series of beats.
2 of 5
What is the definition of rubato?
Rhythmic flexibility within a phrase
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What is the definition of compound time?
Can be divided into three beats.
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What is the definition of diminution?
Something made twice as fast.
5 of 5

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Card 2

Front

What is the definition of pulse?

Back

Clear repeating series of beats.

Card 3

Front

What is the definition of rubato?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

What is the definition of compound time?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What is the definition of diminution?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5

Comments

Rob

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Question 2 could be either answer.

Just to pick holes in your hard work.

TH

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Oops :/ Didn't think of that, sorry!

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