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Music Theory
music theory for tap dancers
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02/13/2012

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Term
a cappella
Definition
no musical accompaniment
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accelerando
Definition
to increase the tempo, gradually
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accent
Definition
an emphasis on tone, chord, beat, or tap sound, which is louder than the ones surrounding it.
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double time
Definition

making twice as many sounds to the same amount of music.

 

for example in a phrase of 8 you would count

1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8

double time would be: 1&2&3&4&5&6&7&8

Term
down beat
Definition
the primary accent in a measure of music. in 4/4 time the primary accent is on the count of 1 or the first beat of the measure. this holds true for 2/4, 3/4 and all European methods of writing music. in african rhythms the accent is on count 2 or the second beat of the measure. this is the main reason the buck time step's accent is on the second count or the second beat of the measure
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individual rhythm
Definition
refers to the individual's ability to feel a beat with or without music being present. more advanced types of rhythm must be practiced, but much natural rhythm seems to be present
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interlude
Definition
a short musical passage
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intro
Definition
the music found a the very beginning of a routine, which has the purpose of setting the tempo, mood, and atmosphere for the dancer and the audience
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off beat
Definition
is anything that falls between beats of the music
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on beat
Definition
is anything that falls directly on the actual beat of the music. the first beat of every measure is considered the strongest beat
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ritard
Definition
to slow down the tempo, gradually
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rhythm
Definition
the symmetrical and regularly recurring grouping of tones according to accent and time value that gives musical composition its general characteristics
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sigue
Definition
a connection from one tune or musical number to the next
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stop time
Definition
music stops and continues only on accents, leaving silent spaces during which the dancer can be heard
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syncopation
Definition
a temporary displacement or shifting of the regular accent to an unaccented beat
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tacit
Definition
to remain silent. occurs when a dancer performs rhythmic patterns without the use of music. manytimes occurs in the middle of routines.
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tag
Definition
music which is added after the end of a routine, usually used for effect, long endings or exits
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