Definition
节拍 is a musical term that refers to the beat (the basic pulse) and the meter (the grouping of beats into measures, like 4/4 time). It differs from 节奏 (jiézòu), which means 'rhythm' in the broader sense of a pattern of movement. You will encounter 节拍 when discussing time signatures, tempo, and keeping time in music.
n.
(music) a beatthe basic unit of time in music(music) metertime signature (e.g., 3/4 time)
Examples
- 节拍。Zhè shǒu gē shì sì sì jié pāi de.This song is in 4/4 time.
- 节拍。Yǎnzòu shí yào gēnzhe jié pāi lái dǎ pāizi.When playing, you need to follow the beat and tap the time.
- 节拍。Lǎoshī jiāo wǒmen biànbié bùtóng de jié pāi.The teacher taught us to distinguish different meters.
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