Rhythm
The pattern of long and short sounds and silences in music
Semibreve
A note lasting four beats
Minim
A note lasting two beats
Crotchet
A note lasting one beat
Quaver
A note lasting half a beat
Semiquaver
A note lasting a quarter of a beat
Dotted
A note increased by half its original value
Syncopation
Emphasis on weak beats or off-beats creating a surprising rhythm
Swing rhythms
Rhythms where pairs of notes are played unevenly long-short giving a swing feel
On the beat
Notes played exactly on the main beats of the bar
Off-beat
Notes played on the weaker beats of the bar
Triplet
Three notes played in the time of two of the same value
Chaal
A lively rhythm typical in Indian music
Associated rests
Silences that match the value of notes
Driving rhythms
Rhythms that give energy and momentum to the music
Dance rhythms
Rhythms designed for dancing often regular and repetitive
Rock rhythm
A strong steady rhythm typical in rock music often emphasizing beats two and four
