To revise.....

Use the reference section to help you learn the keywords for the exam, with links to web pages and some audio examples. It is linked on the left below.
Showing posts with label Rhythm and Metre. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rhythm and Metre. Show all posts

Saturday, 1 September 2012

Rhythm and Metre keywords


Rhythm & Metre
pulse
simple & compound time
regular        irregular           free
augmentation             diminution          hemiola           cross-rhythm  
dotted rhythms           triplets         syncopation
tempo        rubato        polyrhythm         bi-rhythm
diatonic      chromatic
consonant         dissonant
pedal        drone
cadences: perfect plagal imperfect interrupted
Tièrce de Picardie
identification of major minor and dominant seventh chords using Roman numerals/chord symbols

Notes and Values

Here are some of the basics of music theory, this is specifically looking at note and rest values (how long they last). There is a link at the bottom of this post to the Rhythm Trainer where you can test your new found learnings..

















Click here for the Rhythm Trainer where you can create your own rhythm tests to check your understanding.