rhythmic devices Flashcards

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Call and response is…

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Where one person calls a rhythm and the group respond in a similar or matching phrase

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A repeating pattern which can be rhythmic or melodic is what key term?

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Ostinato

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Polyrhythm means…

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Many rhythms playing at the same time, each of equal importance

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4
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An off-beat rhythm is…

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Syncopation

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