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Key words for GCSE Music.
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length |
The length of a note is how long it lasts for.
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note |
A note is a musical sound that is a specific pitch and length.
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speed |
The speed of the music is how fast it is played.
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duration |
The duration of the music is how long it lasts.
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beat |
A beat is a unit of time.
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regular |
If a rhythm or time signature is described as regular, it means it is common or symmetrical.
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irregular |
If a rhythm or time signature is described as irregular, it means it is unexpected or asymmetrical.
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time |
The time signature indicates how many beats are in a bar.
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signature |
The time signature indicates how many beats are in a bar.
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onbeat |
Onbeat rhythms are played on the strong beats of a bar.
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offbeat |
Offbeat rhythms are played on the weak beats of a bar.
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swung |
Swung quavers are quavers where the first part of the beat is slightly longer than the second.
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quavers |
Swung quavers are quavers where the first part of the beat is slightly longer than the second.
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dotted |
Dotted rhythm alternates long notes with shorter notes.
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rhythm |
Dotted rhythm alternates long notes with shorter notes.
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