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RHYTHM AND METRE
RHYTHM AND METRE
Augmentation
Diminution
Where a melody is repeated using notes of a
longer length.
Where a melody is repeated using notes of a
shorter length.
RHYTHM AND METRE
RHYTHM AND METRE
Polyrhythm
Cross-rhythm
Two or more different rhythms are played at the
same time.
A cross-rhythm occurs when two different
rhythms are played together at the same
time. Usually the rhythms are contrasting.
RHYTHM AND METRE
RHYTHM AND METRE
Rubato
Hemiola
The performer speeds up or slows down in
response to the music. These changes are not
marked on the score.
A ‘three against two’ metric feel. A piece in
3/4 time has notes arranged so it feels like it
is in 2/4 time.
RHYTHM AND METRE
RHYTHM AND METRE
Syncopation Drum fill
Syncopation occurs when there is an accent on a
weak beat or a rest on a strong beat.
Fills the gaps between sections in popular
music. It is usually short and doesn’t
interrupt the flow of the music.
RHYTHM AND METRE
RHYTHM AND METRE
Simple time
Compound time
In simple time the bars are divided up into
crotchet beats. E.g. 2/4, 4/4, 3/4
In compound time the bars are divided up
into dotted crotchet beats. E.g. 6/8. 9/8, 12/8