"isorhythm" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: isorhythms [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from German Isorhythmik, coined in 1904 by composer Friedrich Ludwig (1895-1970) (iso- + rhythm). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Isorhythmik}} German Isorhythmik, {{prefix|en|iso|rhythm}} iso- + rhythm Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} isorhythm (countable and uncountable, plural isorhythms)
  1. (music) A technique that arranges a fixed pattern of pitches with a repeating rhythmic pattern, used in some medieval motets and in more recent works. Wikipedia link: isorhythm Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Music Derived forms: isorhythmic, isorhythmically
    Sense id: en-isorhythm-en-noun-2KnaKXcr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with iso- Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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