chapter 2: rhythm, meter, tempo

Question 1

rhythm

Answer 1

the arrangement of durations- long and short notes in a particular melody or some other musical passage

Question 2

beat

Answer 2

regular pulsation; a basic unit of length in musical time

Question 3

accent

Answer 3

the emphasis on a beat resulting it its being louder or longer than another in a measure

Question 4

meter

Answer 4

organization of rhythm in time; the grouping of beats into larger, regular patterns, notated as measures

Question 5

measure/bar

Answer 5

metric grouping of beats, notated on the musical staff with bar lines

Question 6

duple meter

Answer 6

basic metrical patter of two beats to a measure

Question 7

triple meter

Answer 7

basic metrical pattern of three beats to a measure

Question 8

simple meter

Answer 8

meter in which the beat is divided into two, as in duple, triple, and quadruple meters

Question 9

rhythm and meter

Answer 9

• meter is background
• rhythm is foreground

Question 10

syncopation

Answer 10

deliberate upsetting of the meter or pulse through a temporary shifting of the accent to a weak beat or an offbeat

Question 11

tempo

Answer 11

the rate of speed or pace of music

Question 12

metronome

Answer 12

device used to indicate the tempo by sounding regular beats at adjustable speeds

Question 13

adagio

Answer 13

quite slow

Question 14

andante

Answer 14

moderately slow or walking pace

Question 15

moderato

Answer 15

moderate

Question 16

allegretto

Answer 16

moderately fast

Question 17

allegro

Answer 17

fast, cheerful

Question 18

presto

Answer 18

very fat