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- 1What is 'Syncopation''Syncopation' is the word used to describe a variety of rhythms, in an some what unexpected way. They make up part or all of a piece that is off beat.
- 2What is 'Repetition''Repetition' is the word that musicians use to refer to a melody that is made up of repeated notes. This can be throughout a whole song.
- 3What are 'Cross Rhythms''Cross Rhythms' is the term used by musicians to describe when two rhythms are played together simultaneously.
- 4What are 'Polyrhythms''Polyrhythms' is the term used when referring to two rhythms playing the same rhythm simultaneously. Used often in African music.
- 5What are 'Triplets''Triplets' are a group of notes, usually in threes, that are played in the space of two. For example 5 crotchets in a 4 beat bar.
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