Music Glossary: grouping

Organization of beats; simple divides by 2 (2/4, 3/4, 4/4), compound by 3 (6/8, 9/8). more

Meters outside 2/4/3/4/4/4, often additive (5/8, 7/8, 11/8) with grouping patterns. more

Curved line indicating legato connection of notes; for winds/strings indicates single bow/breath gesture. more