isorhythm

English

noun
Definitions
  • (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.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Isorhythmik prefix from English rhythm.

Origin

English

rhythm

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