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1
Q

big idea

A
  • composers mix subdivisions for their compositions and we must be able to read them
2
Q

mixing subdivision in simple

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  • this grouping (or triplet quarter notes) tell us that there is three quarter notes in the space of two beats
  • this concept works for most subdivision meaning you can have triplet eigth notes, triplet half notes, etc.
3
Q

mixing meter in compound time signatures

A
  • the same concept works but instead of grouping in three, you bracket and make the subdivision in two
  • so in a 6/8 time, if this appears it means that there will be two eighth notes in the space of three. this is a duplet
4
Q

triplet

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  • the use of 3 even rhythms where a 2 should exist
5
Q

duplet

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  • the use of 2 even rhythms where a 3 should exist
6
Q

quadruplet

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  • the use of 4 even rhythms in place of 3
7
Q

polyrhythm

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  • multiple rhythms being played at the same time
8
Q

metrical accents

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  • strong beat is on beat 1
9
Q

it is not possible to mix simple and compound meters

A
  • false
10
Q

in simple meters, a beat subdivided by 3 is known as a

A
  • triplet
11
Q

beats in a compound meter can be divided by ___________

A
  • 2, 3, 4

- all of the above

12
Q

in 12/8, a metrical hierarchy of strong beats occur on

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  • 1&3

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