poly-rhythm

A form of polyrhythm — Music with multiple rhythmic elements played simultaneously.

Meanings

nounpoly-rhythm (countable and uncountable, plural poly-rhythms)

plural poly-rhythms

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative spelling of polyrhythm.
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