Which term describes the organization of beats into groups of two or four in a measure?
Meter
Tempo
Dynamics
Articulation
Correct Answer :
A. Meter
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Gradually getting softer
Gradually slowing down
Gradually speeding up
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Modulation
Ornamentation
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