Rhythm/Tempo

• 3 against 2 - The effect of three notes played against two.
• Augmentation - An increase in the length of notes.
• Diminution - A decrease in the length of notes.
• Irregular time signatures - The time signatures change or there are an unusual number of beats in a bar.
• Time changes - Groupings of notes change, but the underlying pulse remains constant.
• Triplets - A triplet is a group of three notes played in the time of two.
• Rhythm/Tempo Concepts -

  • 3 against 2
  • Augmentation
  • Diminution
  • Irregular Time Signatures
  • Time Changes
  • Triplets