All Flashcards
What does a dot after a quarter note do?
Increases the quarter note's duration by half, making it equal to a quarter note plus an eighth note.
When should stems point up?
Notes on the 2nd space or lower.
When should stems point down?
Notes on the 3rd space or higher.
What is the rule for beaming notes?
Beam notes within one beat together to help the brain see the meter.
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.
In SATB writing, which voices have stems up?
Soprano and Tenor.
In SATB writing, which voices have stems down?
Alto and Bass.
What does a quarter note rest indicate?
A silence equal in duration to a quarter note.
In swing rhythm, how are eighth notes typically performed?
The first eighth note is longer, and the second eighth note is shorter, creating a triplet feel.
How do rhythmic motifs contribute to musical form?
They create unity and coherence throughout a piece.
Identify if this rhythm is swung or straight.
Swung or Straight.
Identify the time signature of this rhythm.
2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, etc.
Identify this rhythmic motif.
Description of the rhythmic pattern.
Identify if this rhythm uses dotted notes.
Yes or No.
Identify if this rhythm uses syncopation.
Yes or No.
Identify if this rhythm uses triplets.
Yes or No
Is this rhythm simple or compound?
Simple or Compound.
Is this rhythm in duple, triple, or quadruple meter?
Duple, Triple, or Quadruple.
Identify the meter of this rhythm (e.g., simple duple).
Simple Duple, Compound Triple, etc.
Does this rhythm contain a hemiola?
Yes or No.