Module 2 Post 18 (Half-time)

Half-time

Half-time is a tempo/meter change where the time signature doubles in tempo. If a piece is 4/4, the half time for that is turned to 8/8. Although it’s called “half-time” the piece doesn’t accelerate in speed, there’s just more notes in each measure. Half time is very prominent in the climax of a classical piece and jazz music, specifically jazz solos.

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