polyrhythmic

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pol·y·rhythm (p

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n. Music

The use or an instance of simultaneous contrasting rhythms.

poly·rhythmic adj.

polyrhythmic [ˌpɒlɪˈrɪðmɪk]

adj

(Music, other) Music of or relating to polyrhythm; characterized by different rhythms

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