Rhythm, Meter, and Metric Organization

Question 1

Breve

Answer 1

Double whole note

Question 2

Dot

Answer 2

Extends the value of a single note by one-half of it’s original value

Question 3

Double dot

Answer 3

Lengthens the dotted note value by half the length of the first dot

Question 4

Meter

Answer 4

The organization of beats into regular groups of two, three, and four

Question 5

Subdivision

Answer 5

The division of the beat into two or three equal parts

Question 6

Different types of meters

Answer 6

Duple: Two beats per measure

Triple: Three beats per measure

Quadruple: Four beats per measure

Question 7

Difference between simple and compound meters

Answer 7

Simple: Refers to the beat being divided equally into two parts

Compound: Refers to the beat being divided equally into three parts

Question 8

How key signatures work:

Answer 8

Top number: Number of beats per measure

Bottom number: Fractional equivalent of the note of that beat

Question 9

Asymmetrical

Answer 9

Meters that have beat units of unequal length

Question 10

Anacrusis

Answer 10

Note that precedes the first beat

Question 10

Hemiola or hemiolia

Answer 10

A type of syncopation in triple meter where the beat is temporarily regrouped into twos