A dot placed after the note adds half the value of the note again.

A rhythmic device where three equal note-values are played in the time of two. 

Occurs when the strong accents in a bar are shifted to weak beats. 

For example, when: 

• The accent is placed on a normally weak beat

• There is a ‘rest’ sign on the strong beat

• A weak beat is ‘held’ or ‘tied’ over a strong beat

• Part of a weak beat is held over to a stronger beat 

‘Swing’ is a type of music that originated in the 1920s/1930s. It involves the unequal performance of notes (e.g. swung quavers) that is characteristic of all types of jazz. 

It gives a triplet/dotted rhythm feel to the beat – known as a ‘swing’ rhythm.

This is the dotted rhythm found in bhangra; it is an eight-note rhythmic pattern.

Characteristic rhythmic patterns linked with any dance (e.g. waltz, tango, swing, etc.)

 or 

The repetitive rhythms and pre-set percussion patterns associated with electronic dance music styles (e.g. house, acid, techno, drum ‘n’ bass, etc.)

Typical rhythms and rhythmic patterns associated with ‘rock’ music.