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Lesson 4 of 84 · Famous Composers
Heartbeat of Music
Learn about heartbeat of music: understand the role of the conductor in keeping the beat
What You'll Learn
Some music has a very obvious beat, like a drum machine in pop music. Other music hides the beat—classical rubato lets the tempo flex slightly.
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Understand the role of the conductor in keeping the beat
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Practice with a metronome
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What does a conductor's baton help with?