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polyrhythm definition

poly·rhythm (päl′i rit̸h′əm)

noun

  1. the use of strongly contrasting rhythms in simultaneous voice parts
  2. such a rhythm: usually used in pl.

Etymology: poly- + rhythm

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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