nat 4 - rhythm/tempo Flashcards
what is A tempo?
an instruction to return to the speed that was played before the tempo changed
what is accelerando?
getting gradually faster
what is anacrusis?
the note(s) before the first strong beat of a phrase
what is andante?
at walking speed
what is compound time?
the beat subdivides into grouos of 3
what is a dotted rhythm?
a long note followed by a short one or a short note followex by a long note
what is a jig?
a fast scottish dance in compound time with 2 beats in a bar
what is rallentando?
getting gradually slower
what is the scotch snap?
a very short accented note before a longer note
what is simple time?
the beat subdivides into group of 2
what is strathspey?
a scottish dance with 4 beats in a bar and usually with a scotch snap
what is syncopation?
accented notes are played off or against the beat
