Types of Rhythmic Activities
Types of Rhythmic Activities
Types of Rhythmic Activities
PE2
1. Define the following:
A-B.) Rhythm and Rhythms
- From the greek word “rhythmos”, derived from “rhein” means “to flow”. In other arts,
as well as in nature, the idea of rhythm also occurs.
- Rhythm in music however, is the placement of sounds in time.
Crossley-Holland, P. (2020, November 12). Rhythm. Encyclopedia Britannica.
https://www.britannica.com/art/rhythm-music
3. Fundamentals of Rhythm
It is the regular recurrence of accented and unaccented beats.
4. Elements of Rhythm.
Beat – the underlying pulse of a rhythm.
Tempo – rate of speed of a movement.
Intensity – variation of stress of movement.
Pitch – lowness or highness of a tone.
Accent – emphasis on certain beats.
Meter – the regular recurrence of beats which divides a musical design into
measure.
Phares – Measures grouped together.
Bar – in music a vertical line across a staff dividing it into equal measures of time.
Count – a pulse beat, a time limit.
Note – a printed symbol of musical tone.
Measure – a group of beats.
Note Pattern – refers to the note or set of notes with or without rest used for a
certain dance step.
Step pattern – refers to the movement or movements done for each of the dance
steps.