"polymetre" meaning in English

See polymetre in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: poly- + metre Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|metre}} poly- + metre Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} polymetre (uncountable)
  1. (music) The use of different metres or time signatures either simultaneously or in succession Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Music Related terms: polymetric
    Sense id: en-polymetre-en-noun-CLYxFZrx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with poly- Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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