POLYRHYTHM


Meaning of POLYRHYTHM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' pä-l ē - ˌ ri- th ə m

Function: noun

Date: 1929

: the simultaneous combination of contrasting rhythms in music

– poly · rhyth · mic \ ˌ pä-l ē - ' ri th -mik \ adjective

– poly · rhyth · mi · cal · ly \ -mi-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb

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