Beat, Meter and Rhythm

This lecture explores the fundamental concepts of beat, meter, and rhythm in music. It delves into the universal presence of a beat or pulse in music, the relationship between beat and tempo, and the cognitive ability of humans to entrain to an external beat. The lecture also discusses expressive timing, metrical structure, and the distinction between beat and meter. It further examines syncopation, rhythmic transitions, and the communication of meter in music. Additionally, it covers statistical analyses of musical meter, onset statistics in world music, and metrical structures across different cultures.