12 Terms
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Drums
Up-beat
Musical equipment; Drums
Typically referring to the AND or & of the beat, which occurs between each pulse. When playing eighth-notes, the upbeats would be every other note, in between the numbered beats like 1 2 3 4, etc.
Tympani
Musical equipment; Drums
(kettle drums) A very large drum made of copper or brass. Most often used in orchestras and symphonies. This drum has a foot pedal that is attached to the head mechanism. When the foot pedal is ...
Vibes
Musical equipment; Drums
Or vibraphone. Similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and resonators that are driven by a motor. This motor helps to create vibrato sound. Played with mallets.
Bolero rhythm
Musical equipment; Drums
A slow ballad suitable for the bolero dance or similar music.
Quadruple time
Musical equipment; Drums
4/4 time or time signature equaling 4 beats to a measure. Quad meaning "4".
Polyrhythm
Musical equipment; Drums
More than one rhythm or time signature being played at the same time, such as 3 against 2.
