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My head is full of shifting patterns and polyrhythmic stuff; but I want to use all acoustic instruments and create this kind of tapestry of interlocking lulling parts.
Andrew Bird

Meaning of "polyrhythmic" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF POLYRHYTHMIC

polyrhythmic  [ˌpɒlɪˈrɪðmɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POLYRHYTHMIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Polyrhythmic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES POLYRHYTHMIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Polyrhythm

Polyrhythm is the simultaneous use of two or more conflicting rhythms, that are not readily perceived as deriving from one another, or as simple manifestations of the same meter. The rhythmic conflict may be the basis of an entire piece of music, or a momentary disruption. Polyrhythms can be distinguished from irrational rhythms, which can occur within the context of a single part; polyrhythms require at least two rhythms to be played concurrently, one of which is typically an irrational rhythm.

Definition of polyrhythmic in the English dictionary

The definition of polyrhythmic in the dictionary is of or relating to polyrhythm; characterized by different rhythms.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POLYRHYTHMIC


algorithmic
ˌælɡəˈrɪˈðmɪk
antiarrhythmic
ˌæntɪeɪˈrɪðmɪk
antilogarithmic
ˌæntɪˌlɒɡəˈrɪðmɪk
arhythmic
əˈrɪðmɪk
arrhythmic
əˈrɪðmɪk
arythmic
əˈrɪðmɪk
biorhythmic
ˌbaɪəʊˈrɪðmɪk
dysrhythmic
dɪsˈrɪðmɪk
eurhythmic
juːˈrɪðmɪk
eurythmic
juːˈrɪðmɪk
eurythmical
juːˈrɪðmɪk
isorhythmic
ˌaɪsəˈrɪðmɪk
logarithmic
ˌlɒɡəˈrɪðmɪk
rhythmic
ˈrɪðmɪk
semilogarithmic
ˌsemɪˌlɒɡəˈrɪðmɪk
unrhythmic
ʌnˈrɪðmɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POLYRHYTHMIC

polypoid
polypore
polyposis
polypous
polypropene
polypropylene
polyprotodont
polyptych
polypus
polyrhythm
polyribosomal
polyribosome
polysaccharide
polysaccharose
polysemant
polyseme
polysemic
polysemous
polysemy
polysepalous

WORDS THAT END LIKE POLYRHYTHMIC

atomic
autonomic
bathmic
ceramic
comic
cosmic
dynamic
economic
epidemic
fehmic
genomic
Islamic
isthmic
mic
nonohmic
ohmic
orgasmic
panoramic
systemic
vehmic

Synonyms and antonyms of polyrhythmic in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «polyrhythmic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POLYRHYTHMIC

Find out the translation of polyrhythmic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of polyrhythmic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «polyrhythmic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

多重节奏
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

polyrhythmic
570 millions of speakers

English

polyrhythmic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

polyrhythmic
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

متعددة النظم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

полиритмическая
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

polirrítmico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

polyrhythmic
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

polyrythmique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Polyrhythmic
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

polyrhythmische
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ポリリズムの
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

polyrhythmic
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Polyrhythmic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

polyrhythmic
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

polyrhythmic
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पोलिओयथॅमिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

polyrhythmic
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

polyrhythmic
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

polyrhythmic
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

поліритмічна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

polyrhythmic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

polyrhythmic
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

poliritmiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

polyrytmik
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

polyrhythmic
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about polyrhythmic

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QUOTES WITH «POLYRHYTHMIC»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word polyrhythmic.
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Andrew Bird
My head is full of shifting patterns and polyrhythmic stuff; but I want to use all acoustic instruments and create this kind of tapestry of interlocking lulling parts.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POLYRHYTHMIC»

Discover the use of polyrhythmic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to polyrhythmic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Polyrhythms for the drumset
Expands drum solos and fills by incorporating polyrhythms to basic time. This book also lends itself as a source for extending rhythmic comprehension while the drummer is improvising.
‎1995
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Polyrhythmic Studies for Snare Drum
The first section of the book contains an analysis of polyrhythms and abnormal groups; if studied carefully, this section will help in building a solid foundation of understanding so that polyrhythmic and odd group figures may be executed ...
‎1997
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The Womanist Reader
This chapter has three goals: to introduce the womanist critique into the discourse on gender and race in adult education, to challenge adult educators to incorporate polyrhythmic realities into their instructional practices, and to define the role ...
Layli Phillips, 2006
4
Rhythm and Movement: Applications of Dalcroze Eurhythmics
Fast Walk-Medium Strong-Sustained Presto-Piano-Staccato Quick Run-Quiet- Abrupt The moment the fundamental beat is played or implied and a second rhythm woven about it, we have polyrhythmic music. Elementary polyrhythmic ...
Findlay, Elsa
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Tutorials in Motor Neuroscience
Polyrhythmic tapping and the Farey tree: Two hypotheses The related conceptions of the Farey tree and the regime diagram may provide a useful framework in which to interpret and predict properties of bimanual movement in general (see ...
Jean Requin, George E. Stelmach, 1991
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Algorithmic Composition: Paradigms of Automated Music Generation
8.3.1. Polyrhythmic. Structures. Alan Dorin has developed interesting applications of cellular automata by using his system Boolean Sequencer for producing rhythmic structures. In one approach [11], Boolean networks (BN) are used as ...
Gerhard Nierhaus, 2009
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Discourse and Practice : New Tools for Critical Analysis: ...
Society has become polyrhythmic. In the vacuum created by the disappearance of universal and taken-for-granted rules of clock time, authoritative timing may reassert itself in places where it is no longer needed. But this creates friction and  ...
Sydney Theo van Leeuwen Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences University of Technology, 2008
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All Aspects of ROCK & JAZZ /4, Drums
BASIC POLYRHYTHMS Polyrhythms are two or more different rhythms, played simultaneously. We distinguish between polyrhythms in one meter and true polyrhythms. Polyrhythms in One Meter A polyrhythmic figure in one meter is a figure, ...
Eddy Thompson
9
Making Room at the Table: An Invitation to Multicultural Worship
There is, indeed, sheer and simple aesthetic delight to be found in polyrhythmic dance, praise, walk, and talk. Here, however, I want to affirm the polyrhythmic intensification of Word and Spirit as having a utilitarian function in a liberating ...
Brian K. Blount, Leonora Tubbs Tisdale, 2000
10
All Aspects of ROCK & JAZZ /1, Music Theory
Polyrhythmics in One Meter A polyrhythmic figure in one meter is a figure, breaking the basic pulse of the meter. For example by playing 3 equally long beats in a 4/4-bar, consequently 3 against 4. The desired number of beats is played, ...
Henrik W. Gade, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POLYRHYTHMIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term polyrhythmic is used in the context of the following news items.
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Incendio Entertains at Levitt
It was the fifth appearance at the Levitt for the group, which plays what has been described as Latin guitar fusion music, combing polyrhythmic ... «Westport Now, Jul 15»
2
Afro-Semitic Experience is the Concert on the Green this week
Imagine Charles Mingus sitting in with a Klezmer band, playing Gospel music set to the polyrhythmic pace of congas and bongos.” General ... «The Redding Pilot, Jul 15»
3
Take an "Impossible Vacation" With Firebell at Vieux Carre, July 28
Jay studied polyrhythmic concepts in New York with Barry Altschul (Chick Corea's Circle), and has worked in Los Angeles, Oklahoma City, and ... «Jazz Police, Jul 15»
4
Yung Rich Nation
On all but a few tracks, Yung Rich Nation sticks to their addictive formula of raps that tumble out in polyrhythmic triplets and ad libs that ... «RollingStone.com, Jul 15»
5
Detroit rapper Dej Loaf releases new EP
The polyrhythmic, bass heavy track became a city-wide juke anthem in the early aughts, often accompanied by crowds performing the Detroit Jit ... «The Daily Tribune, Jul 15»
6
Madeline Tasquin Trading Company concert next week
Madeline honed her performance skills, and tamed her stage fright, through four years as the front woman of the Oakland-based polyrhythmic ... «Williams Lake Tribune, Jul 15»
7
Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet Celebrates 10th Anniversary …
Drummer Hugo Alcázar, also a founding member, incorporates the cajón into his drum kit's polyrhythmic feel, while American-born drummer ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
8
Concert review: Dave Matthews Band finds the ideal opening act
... flute solos that the Bell Centre has witnessed. Spaceman was more representative, alternating a huge chorus with polyrhythmic adventure. «Montreal Gazette, Jul 15»
9
From The Underground: Khaidian – Taking A New Twist On Modern …
While that style has established itself as technical and groove laden, characterised by low tuned guitars, polyrhythmic passages and harsh vocals, Khaidian add ... «RockSins, Jul 15»
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REVIEW: Modest Mouse at Levitt SteelStacks is 'good and …
... former with Brock's sardonic vocals and spooky, sonic music and the latter filled with Talking Heads inspiration such as polyrhythmic beats. «Allentown Morning Call, Jul 15»

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