DURATION PRIMER

Word List :
Beat , Accent , Metre , Time Signature , Rhythmic Ostinato ,
Syncopation, Feel , Tempo , Backbeat , Multi Metre , Polyrhythm ,
Crossrhythm , Rhythmic diminution , Rhythmic Augmentation ,
Accelerando , Rallentando , Rubato , Rhythmic unison, Repetition

**Select the appropriate durational concept being demonstrated in each

example. If you don’t know – DESCRIBE WHAT IS HAPPENING AS
CLEARLY AS YOU CAN

SOME BASIC RHYTHM PATTERNS – IF YOU CANT NOTATE THEM -- DRAW

THEM GRAPHICALLY .

Straight 8 Or triplet shuffle swing

1. What rhythmic device is being demonstrated here ? ______________

2. What rhythmic device is being demonstrated here ? ______________

3. What rhythmic device is being demonstrated here ? ____________

4. What rhythmic device is being demonstrated here ? ____________

5. What specific rhythm patterns form the basis of this piece ?_________

6. What happens to the “feel” of the music half way through this piece ?

_________________________

7. This feel is called ________________ and features what particular

rhythm pattern? ______________

8. Describe the rhythmic device used in the accompaniement ________

9. What is the time signature of this piece ? _________

10. What particular rhythm patterns are featured in this piece ?

____________________________

DURATION QUESTION : 2103 Independant paper.

Refer to the PERRFORMING MEDIA of this excerpt and explain how

DURATION is used
Always state WHAT instrument you are talking about and
WHERE in the music it occurs.
Be aware of any CHANGES that happen- music is RARELY static.

Hints :
* Identify the sections ( Intro – Verse etc…)
* Name the time signature
* Identify the “feel” of the music. Does it change?
* Talk about what each instrument/voice is doing rhythmically in the
texture
* What rhythmic devices are being used ? Where ?

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