De maatsoort
Example: De maatsoort in dit lied is vierkwartsmaat.
Definition
"De maatsoort" in music refers to the time signature that indicates the number and type of beats in each measure of a piece. It helps musicians understand the rhythmic structure, such as a four-four or three-four time signature, guiding the tempo and emphasis of the music.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de maatsoort" combines "maat," meaning measure or beat, and "soort," meaning kind or type. Together, it literally means 'type of measure.' This term reflects its function in music to classify the rhythmic pattern used in a composition.
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"De maatsoort" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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the time signature