Polyrhythm

Word POLYRHYTHM
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Definitions and meanings of "Polyrhythm"

What do we mean by polyrhythm?

The use or an instance of simultaneous contrasting rhythms. noun

Multiple rhythmic elements being performed simultaneously. noun

Music with multiple rhythmic elements played simultaneously.

A rhythm performed as part of a piece of music with multiple rhythmic elements played simultaneously.

Music containing two or more conflicting pulses.

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The word "polyrhythm" in example sentences

The only polyrhythm is when the kid banging the tambourine loses the beat. ❋ BILL FLANAGAN (2010)

It does; and now two drummers join in, they weave a polyrhythm that brings in one guitar and some pops from a banjo, oh this groove is young but it's growing, and people are starting to move. ❋ Bruce Schauble (2007)

I like the way this song unfolds, starting with a squeaky rhythm, adding layers of synths to the mix, then around the 1: 10 mark a great polyrhythm thing starts up and rolls its way through the rest of the song. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Han Bennink alternate is this insane Dutch percussionist who is perfectly willing to use one heel as a mute on the top of a trap drum while he maintains a fast polyrhythm on the entire kit. ❋ Badger (2005)

Forsberg has produced 11 fine tracks, which share an attention to memorable moments but otherwise vary widely, from heavy percussive polyrhythm to spacious drone to quiet song. ❋ Unknown (2003)

My favorite polyrhythm story was one I heard from Philip Glass 1 when he was speaking after a performance on the Monsters of Grace tour. ❋ Badger (2002)

Dance of the Hunter's Fire demonstrates the basic African polyrhythm, four beats against six beats. ❋ Unknown (1991)

More of that variety might have helped Mr. Parks, who sustained a dreamlike haze of drifting polyrhythm. ❋ By NATE CHINEN (2011)

"Pakistani Minor," moved in fits, almost haltingly, against a gathering steam of polyrhythm. ❋ By NATE CHINEN (2011)

As I've been playing with it, I've found it's also a funky way to create polyrhythm hybrids. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The use of percussion instruments, such as the drum and iron idiophones, antiphony, polyrhythm, the pentatonic scale, and the poly - movement of the dance, are all African in origin. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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