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Some Rhythmic revision
Matching exercise
Match the
concepts
on the right with the
descriptions
on the left. Always make sure you listen to the music so that you recognize the
SOUND
to match the description.
Check
A short accented note before a longer note.
FoundationMP3/1031e.mp3
???
Off the beat
Drum Fill
On the beat
Simple time
Repetition
Scotch snap
Pause
A rhythmic decoration played on a drum kit.
FoundationMP3/1030.mp3
???
Off the beat
Drum Fill
On the beat
Simple time
Repetition
Scotch snap
Pause
Music which has 2,3 or 4 beats in a bar.
FoundationMP3/1096.mp3
???
Off the beat
Drum Fill
On the beat
Simple time
Repetition
Scotch snap
Pause
A musical idea is heard more than once.
FoundationMP3/1006d.mp3
???
Off the beat
Drum Fill
On the beat
Simple time
Repetition
Scotch snap
Pause
The musical flow is held up by a long note or silence.
FoundationMP3/1073.mp3
???
Off the beat
Drum Fill
On the beat
Simple time
Repetition
Scotch snap
Pause
The main accents are against the beat.
FoundationMP3/1028b.mp3
???
Off the beat
Drum Fill
On the beat
Simple time
Repetition
Scotch snap
Pause
The main accents fall where they would be expected.
FoundationMP3/1027b.mp3
???
Off the beat
Drum Fill
On the beat
Simple time
Repetition
Scotch snap
Pause
Check
OK