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Define rhythmic pattern.
A series of rhythms repeated in a specific order.
What is a dotted rhythm?
A rhythm where a dot after a note increases its duration by half its original value.
Define rhythmic motif.
A short, repeating rhythmic pattern that forms the basis of a musical piece.
What is swing rhythm?
A rhythmic feel achieved by alternating long and short notes, with emphasis on the upbeats.
What are polyrhythms?
Simultaneous use of multiple rhythms, creating intricate patterns.
Define rubato.
Manipulation of tempo for expressive purposes.
What is syncopation?
Emphasis on off-beat notes.
What is a time signature?
A symbol indicating the meter of a piece of music.
Define beaming.
Connecting notes together with a beam to visually represent a beat or division of a beat.
What is tempo?
The speed or pace of a piece of music.
Identify the rhythmic pattern: quarter note, quarter note.
Two quarter notes in a row.
Identify the rhythmic pattern: dotted quarter, eighth note.
Dotted quarter followed by an eighth.
Identify the rhythmic pattern: two eighth notes, quarter note.
Two eighth notes beamed together, followed by a quarter note.
Identify the rhythmic pattern: swing feel.
Uneven eighth notes with a triplet feel.
What is the rule for stem direction above the 3rd space?
Stems go down.
What is the rule for stem direction below the 2nd space?
Stems go up.
How are notes beamed?
Notes within one beat are beamed together.
Where is the notehead placed when the stem goes up?
To the left of the stem.
Where is the notehead placed when the stem goes down?
To the right of the stem.
How much does a dot increase a note's value?
By half its original value.