Stomp

Scotch snap

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a rhythmic figure consisting of a short note on the beat followed by a long note which is then held until the next beat

Bomb

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in jazz and particularly in bop, an unexpectedly loud beat from the drummer on a backbeat, upbeat or irregular eighth note be…

Tango

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the Argentinean samba, a passionate musical style, originating in the streets and brothels of Buenos Aires, Argentina, marked…

Atempause

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German

a small pause on a weak beat used to strengthen the following strong beat

Backbeat

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a continuous heavy accent on beats 2 and 4 in jazz and rock and roll music

Beat

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rhythmic pulse in a piece of music; a throbbing or undulating effect taking place in rapid succession when two notes not quit…

Behind the beat

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when a performer deliberately sounds the notes slightly after the beat set by the ensemble

Clave

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five note, two bar rhythmic pattern which generates rhythmic measurement and is the foundation and backbone of salsa