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A pattern of accents that can be expressed as da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM is known as: |
Iambic |
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An accented beat followed by two weak beats would indicate a ____________ meter. |
Triple |
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In a compound meter, the beat divides into groups of: |
Three |
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In duple meter, the accent is typically on which beat? |
First |
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In music notation, regular groupings of beats are marked off in measures. |
True |
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In quadruple meter, the second-strongest accent is typically on which beat? |
Third |
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In triple meter, the strongest accent is typically on which beat? |
First |
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Music that moves without a strong sense of beat might be considered: |
Nonmetric |
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Playing music in two simultaneous rhythms is known as polyrhythm. |
True |
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Simple meters are meters in which the beats are divided into three. |
False |
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The basic unit of rhythm is the: |
Beat |
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The downbeat coincides with the upward stroke of a conductor’s hand. |
False |
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The element that propels music forward in time is: |
Rhythm |
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The first accented beat of each metric pattern is known as the: |
Downbeat |
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The number of beats in a measure determines the: |
Meter |
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Time is inconsequential to music. |
False |
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When a melody begins on the last beat of a measure, it is said it is said to begin on: |
An upbeat |
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Which of the following could add rhythmic complexity to a piece? |
Polyrhythm |
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Which of the following is NOT a simple meter? |
Compound |
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________is created when the regular accent is shifted to a weak beat or an offbeat. |
Syncopation |
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