Section 4.1 Flashcard: "What Are Rhythm, Accent, and Meter?"

Front

Do beat and rhythm mean the same thing?

Back

No

Front

What term describes how music moves through time? Options: Pitch, Rhythm, Accent, Measure

Back

Rhythm

Front

What is the most basic unit of musical time and is felt as a steady, recurring pulse?

Back

Beat

Front

What is the way in which a certain number of beats are grouped together?

Back

Meter

Front

What is the emphasis placed on a musical sound?

Back

Accent

Front

In duple meter, how are beats grouped?

Back

In sets of 2

Front

In triple meter, how are beats grouped?

Back

In sets of 3

Front

In each grouping of beats, which beat is usually accented?

Back

Beat 1

Front

What is the division of beats into groups, separated by a barline?

Back

Measure

Front

In music, what word describes keeping more than one rhythm going at a time?

Back

Coordination