Rhythm/Tempo

Question 1

What are 3 key features of a march?

Answer 1

• It is in simple time (2|4 or 4|4)
• It has a steady tempo
• It is usually andante (walking pace)

Question 2

What are the 4 key features of a waltz

Answer 2

• It is in simple time (3|4)
• It has a steady tempo
• It is usually moderato
• It often has a vamp

Question 3

What are 2 key features of a jig and how do you identify it?

Answer 3

• It is in compound time (6|8 or 12|8)
• It is in allegro time

You can identify it by saying jig-gi-ty jig-gi-ty jig-gi-ty jig-gi-ty as it has 3 sylables and so lines up with compound time

Question 4

What are 2 key features of a reel and how do you identify it?

Answer 4

• It is in simple time (2|4 or 4|4)
• It is in allegro

You can identify it by saying ed-in-bu-rugh ed-in-bu-rugh ed-in-bu-rugh ed-in-bu-rugh

Question 5

What are 3 key features of a Strathspey?

Answer 5

• It is in simple time (2|4 or 4|4)
• It has a steady andante or moderato tempo
• It features scotch snaps (𝅘𝅥𝅯 ♪𝅭)

Question 6

What are some examples of simple time?

Answer 6

• 2|4
• 3|4
• 4|4

Question 7

What are some examples of compound time?

Answer 7

• 6|8
• 9|8
• 12|8

Question 8

List the italian names for tempos from slowest to fastest.

Answer 8

1. Adagio
2. Andante/Moderato
3. Allegro

Question 9

List the italian dynamics from loudest to quietest.

Answer 9

1. Fortissimo
2. Forte
3. Mezzo-Forte
4. Mezzo-Piano
5. Piano
6. Pissamiso