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22 Cards in this Set
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Rhythm |
The way different lengths of sound are combined to produce patterns |
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Metre |
A regular pattern of beats indicated by a time signature |
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Pulse |
The beat of the music |
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Tempo |
The speed of the music |
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Largo |
Very slow tempo |
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Adagio |
Slow tempo |
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Andante |
A walking pace |
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Moderato |
A moderate tempo |
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Allegro |
Fast tempo |
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Vivace |
Fast and lively tempo |
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Presto |
Very fast tempo |
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Accelerando |
To get faster |
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Rallentando(Rall.)/Ritardando(Rit.) |
Slowing down the tempo |
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Rubato |
Flexible tempo |
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Simple time |
Each beat is divided into two equal parts |
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Compound time |
Each beat is divided into 3 equal parts |
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Triplet |
3 notes (or rests), of the same length, in the time of two |
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Syncopation |
The weak beats (off beats) of the bar are accented |
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Regular metre |
A time signature where all beats are the same length |
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Irregular metre |
A time signature where the beats are grouped together unevenly (5 or 7 beats per bar). |
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Free metre |
The music has no definite pulse or metre |
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Drum fill |
A short drum solo in between sections of a piece |
