Chapter 1

Question 1

Rhythm

Answer 1

The way music unfolds in time

Question 2

Beat

Answer 2

Regular background pulse

Question 3

Accent

Answer 3

Extra emphasis on beats

Question 4

Meter

Answer 4

Regular, recurring pattern
Accented and unaccented (strong/weak)

Question 5

What are the different types of meters?

Answer 5

Duple meter
one two I one two I one two

Triple meter
One two three I one two three

Quadruple meter
ONE two THREE four

Question 6

Simple and compound

Answer 6

Simple = beats divided in twos

Compound = beats divided in threes
“Row, row, row your boat”

Question 7

Rhythm vs. meter

Answer 7

meter as background; rhythm as foreground

Question 8

Syncopation

Answer 8

Displaces accents

Question 9

Tempo

Answer 9

Speed of music

Question 10

tempo indications

Answer 10

Largo = very slow
Lento = slow
Adagio = slow, at ease
Adante = walking speed
Moderato = moderate speed
Allegro = fast, cheerful
Vivace = quick, lively
Presto = extremely fast

Question 11

Metronome markings

Answer 11

Specific numbers in music
example: quarter note = 60