Augmentation refers to increasing the duration of note values within a musical theme or motif. This lengthening of note durations can create a sense of expansion and slower pacing in the music.
Related terms
Diminution: Diminution is the opposite of augmentation. It involves shortening the duration of note values within a musical theme or motif.
Tempo: Tempo refers to the speed at which music is performed. Augmentation can affect the perceived tempo by elongating note durations.
Rhythm: Rhythm encompasses patterns and durations of sounds and silences in music. Augmentation affects the rhythmic structure by extending note values.