"polyrhythmic" meaning in English

See polyrhythmic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more polyrhythmic [comparative], most polyrhythmic [superlative]
Etymology: polyrhythm + -ic Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|polyrhythm|-ic|}} polyrhythm + -ic Head templates: {{en-adj}} polyrhythmic (comparative more polyrhythmic, superlative most polyrhythmic)
  1. (music) Having multiple, simultaneous rhythms. Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-polyrhythmic-en-adj-lBeYT9Ak Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ic Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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