Tempo Levels September 23, 2017 No CommentThe consistently alternating dynamics in post 4… … bring up and interesting perceptual dilemma. Namely, that they can be perceived as three simultaneous tempo levels. Take the quarter-note triplets; simplify and repeat: The notes marked forte can be perceived as downbeats, the piano notes as upbeats; this creates a half-speed tempo. While it’s less intuitive, the piano marking can also be perceived as the downbeat, with the forte sounding like a strong anticipation. Both things occur simultaneously, much like the common image of the wineglass and/or two faces. That gives us two half-speed tempos, along with the original tempo. Three in one! The ambiguity here creates a really interesting kind of tension as we flip between three different experiences. Rhythm and MeterShare : Tweet ‹ Circular Rhythm Hermit Crab and tension quality ›
