Intro to Music (Chapter 2 - Rhythm and Meter: Musical Time)

Music is propelled forward by ______.

rhythm

_____, the movement of music in time

rhythm

Each individual note has a length, or ______

duration

_____ organizes the flow of rhythm in music

Meter

The first accented beat of a pattern is known as a _____.

downbeat

The most basic metrical pattern, known as ______ ________.

Duple Meter

alternates a strong downbeat with a weak beat: ONE two, ONE two; or if you marched it, LEFT right, LEFT right.

duple meter

______ ____, another basic pattern, has three beats to a measure—one strong beat and two weak ones (ONE two three).

triple meter

This meter is traditionally associated with dances such as the waltz and the minuet.

Triple Meter

_______ ______ contains four beats to the measure

quadruple meter

_______ _____ has a primary accent on the first beat and a secondary accent on the third beat.

quadruple meter

Although it is sometimes difficult to distinguish between duple and ______ meter, ______ meter usually has a broader feeling.

quadruple

The number of beats in a measure determines which of the following?

meter

true or false

The first accented beat of each metric pattern is known as the onbeat.

false

In triple meter, the accent is typically on the first beat.

true

In the following image, click the example that is in quadruple meter. Remember, the numbers below the text refer to the beats in the measure.

1) twinkle twinkle little star

2) alas my love you do me wrong

3) glory hallelujah

4) My country ‘tis of thee

3) glory hallelujah

In the following image, click the example that is in triple meter. Remember, the numbers below the text refer to the beats in the measure.

1) twinkle twinkle little star

2) alas my love you do me wrong

3) glory hallelujah

4) My country ‘tis of thee

4) My country ‘tis of thee

What meter is typically used that sounds like a march?

duple meter