What is a repeated pattern of beats called?

Rhythm. • Rhythm a strong, regular, repeated pattern of MOVEMENT OF SOUND.

What is a repeated pattern in music called?

The word RIFF means a repeated musical pattern – usually short – sometimes two or four bars long. The word RIFF entered ‘musical slang’ in the 1920’s. A RIFF may change its shape slightly, or move up or down to a different pitch level, to fit with the accompanying harmonies.

What is repetitive patterns?

Repeating patterns are patterns where a group of elements repeat themselves as the pattern extends. Some examples of repeating patterns are: ABABABAB… AABAABAABAABAAB… ABCCABCC… As we consider these patterns we need to present them in a variety of different modes.

What are the 4 types of rhythm?

Rhythms can be regular, random, progressive, flowing or alternating. Classes of motifs or patterns include mosaics, lattices, spirals, meanders, symmetry and fractals among others.