CFA Rhythm in Music Terms 1-8

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Beat

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A steady, recurring pulse

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Rest

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Silent

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Meter

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Pattern of strong and weak beats

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Simple Meter

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Beats divided into two notes

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Compound Meter

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Beats divided into three notes

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Syncopation

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Music on the off-beat

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Time Signature

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Shows how many beats per measure and which note equals one beat

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Time Signature Symbol

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