This study guide covers rhythm and notation for AP Music Theory. It reviews rhythm basics, including the beat, time signatures, and note values such as quarter, eighth, sixteenth, half, and whole notes and rests. It also explains dotted notes, ties, triplets, and music writing conventions like stem direction, dot placement, and beaming. Finally, it provides practice questions and exam tips.
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What is rhythm in music? 🎶
The highness or lowness of a sound
The pattern of sounds and silences in time
The loudness or softness of a sound
The combination of different pitches