Test for Monday 3rd October

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  • Created by: Bearson
  • Created on: 02-10-16 18:57
What is a polyrhythm?
A rhythm which makes use of two or more different rhythms simultaneously.
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What is a crossrythm?
The effect produced when two conflicting rhythms are heard together.
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What is a hemiola?
A cross rhythm in triple time which alternate beats are stressed over the course of two bars instead of every third beat.
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What is Irregular Meter
Irregular rhythms are those that don’t fit in to the normal duple, triple or quadruple times.
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What is Free Time?
Musical meter free from musical time and time signature.
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What is Rubato time?
The temporary disregarding of strict tempo to allow an expressive quickening or slackening, usually without altering the overall pace.
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Card 2

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What is a crossrythm?

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The effect produced when two conflicting rhythms are heard together.

Card 3

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What is a hemiola?

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Card 4

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What is Irregular Meter

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Card 5

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What is Free Time?

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