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- [ahy-suh-rith-uh m]
- /ˈaɪ səˌrɪð əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-suh-rith-uh m]
- /ˈaɪ səˌrɪð əm/
Definitions of isorhythmic word
- noun isorhythmic a structural feature characteristic of the Ars Nova motet, consisting of a single rhythmic phrase pattern repeated, usually in the tenor, throughout the composition. 1
- adjective isorhythmic (of medieval motets) having a cantus firmus that is repeated according to a strict system of internal reiterated note values 0
- adjective isorhythmic Pertaining to or using isorhythm. 0
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Origin of isorhythmic
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55; iso- + rhythm
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Parts of speech for Isorhythmic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
isorhythmic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
isorhythmic usage trend in Literature
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