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isorhythmic

i·so·rhythm
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahy-suh-rith-uh m]
    • /ˈaɪ səˌrɪð əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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