Rhythm is an integral part of our daily lives, present in almost everything we do. Whether we are walking down the street or having a conversation, we are constantly surrounded by rhythms.
In music, rhythm is a group of sounds of different durations that create patterns. Rhythm can exist without pitch. In its most basic form, it only requires sounds with different durations.
How to write a rhythm down
How do we measure rhythm in music?
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Musical Glossary
Rhythm: the pattern of durations and accents that create a sense of beat and timing in a piece of music. Tempo: the speed or pace at which a piece of music is played. BPM: beats per minute. Measure: time blocks used in music notation to organize musical ideas into specific numbers of beats per block.