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WorksheetsBeat Emphasis and Asymmetrical Meters
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Define Emphasized Beat:
an accented beat that occurs in most measures throughout a piece of music.
a specific beat in a piece of music where all of the instruments/parts play at the same time.
the composer's favorite beat of the piece.
a completely silent beat.
What beat is always emphasized in every measure, no matter the time signature?
1
2
3
4
What is the main instrument to listen for to find emphasized beats?
Bass Drum/Kick Drum
Snare Drum
Hi Hat
Bassoon
Define Asymmetrical Meter:
a meter that the subdivisions are not or can not be divided evenly.
a meter that the subdivisions are divided evenly.
a shape that cannot be divided evenly
math?
Which is an example of an asymmetrical meter?
5/8
4/4
2/2
6/8
Which is NOT a grouping option for 7/8?
3 + 3 + 2
3 + 2 + 2
2 + 3 + 2
2 + 2 + 3
Every measure starts with beat ____.
1
0
Select the correct dissection:
1 3 4 5
1 2 & 3
1 3 & 4
Select the correct dissection:
1 2 3 4 6 7
1 & 2 & & 4
1 2 3 4 5 6
Select the correct dissection:
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 5
1 & 2 &
Which type was your favorite example from this week?
BAND STUFF
Ehh... Maybe something else next time.
