Rhythm and Beat Flashcards

Kindergarten · Music · Flashcards

Practice beat and rhythm vocabulary with these flashcards.

Flashcards

Beat: The steady, even pulse in music — like a heartbeat
Rhythm: The pattern of long and short sounds in music
Tempo: How fast or slow the beat of a song is
What is a slow tempo?: A slow, relaxed beat — like in a lullaby
What is a fast tempo?: A quick, energetic beat — like in parade music
How are beat and rhythm different?: Beat is the steady pulse; rhythm is the pattern of long and short sounds
Pulse: Another word for beat — the steady repeating count in music
How can you feel the beat?: Clap your hands, tap your feet, or nod your head
Pattern: Something that repeats in a regular way — rhythm is a sound pattern
Lullaby beat: Slow and gentle
Parade music beat: Fast and strong
Is the beat steady or always changing?: Steady — the beat stays even throughout a song
What do you call it when you clap along to music?: Keeping the beat