GCSE Music Elements - Rhythm

What is the definition of rhythm?

• Rhythm is the name for the layers in a piece of music

• Rhythm is the pattern of short and long notes in a piece of music

• Rhythm is how we describe the different instruments used in a song/piece

• Rhythm is the word we use to describe the key centre of a given song

The word that describes the speed/pace of a piece or a song

_________ is when the emphasis is placed on the weaker beats of the bar

Simple Time Signatures are recognisable as each beat is divisible into __ notes
(Use a number to answer)

Compound Time Signatures are recognisable as each beat is divisible into __ notes
(Use a number to answer)

The musical technique of lengthening the rhythm is called _________?

_________ means to pull the beat around expressively

Answer explanation

Rubato comes from the Italian rubare, “to rob”

The musical technique of shortening the rhythm is called ___________?

________ is the name for several different rhythms playing together

3 notes played in the time of 2 beats are called _________?