De maat
Example: De maat van het lied is makkelijk te volgen.
Definition
"De maat" in music refers to the measure or time signature that organizes beats into regular groups, providing a consistent rhythmic structure that helps musicians keep time and follow the tempo of a piece easily.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de maat" literally means 'the measure' or 'the size'. In music, it evolved to describe the grouping of beats, reflecting the idea of measuring or marking time in rhythmic units. Did you know? The word 'maat' shares roots with the English 'measure', both stemming from the Latin 'mensura'.
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"De maat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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