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Lesson 39 of 84 · Music Analysis
Marching to the Pulse (Part 2)
Learn about marching to the pulse (part 2): subdivide the beat into smaller values
What You'll Learn
A steady beat can be fast or slow. The speed of the beat is called tempo. A lullaby has a slow tempo; a race-car song has a fast one.
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Subdivide the beat into smaller values
2
Understand tempo changes (accelerando, ritardando)
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is an upbeat?