music theory chapter 4

Compound duple

A time signature that has two beats per measure, with each beat divided into three equal parts.

Compound triple

A time signature that has three beats per measure, with each beat divided into three equal parts.

Compound quadruple

A time signature that has four beats per measure, with each beat divided into three equal parts.

Duplet

A group of two notes played in the time usually occupied by three notes of the same value.

Polyrhythm

The simultaneous use of two or more conflicting rhythms that are not easily divisible by each other.

Quadruplet

A group of four notes played in the time usually occupied by three notes of the same value.

Rubato

A musical term indicating a flexible tempo, allowing for expressive timing and slight speeding up or slowing down.

Triplet

A group of three notes played in the time usually occupied by two notes of the same value.

Tuplet

A general term for a group of notes that are played in a different rhythmic value than what is typically expected.