Rytmeteori
Rytmeteori, or rhythm theory, is the branch of music theory that studies how time is organized in music. It analyzes the duration of sounds and silences, the arrangement of beats, tempo, meter, and the patterns by which rhythms are created and perceived. The field encompasses not only notated rhythms in scores but also the rhythmic practices of diverse musical cultures.
Core concepts include beat and tempo, meter and time signatures, subdivision of the beat, and the use
Rhythmic phenomena of interest include syncopation, swing, polyrhythm and cross-rhythm, hemiola, isorhythm, and additive rhythmic systems.
Historically, rytmeteori has evolved from medieval rhythmic modes of the Notre Dame school to a broad field
In practice, rhythm theory informs composition, performance, pedagogy, and music technology, helping to describe how time