Counterrhythm

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A rhythm that complements another rhythm.

    "Sometimes he amplifies the bass line by doubling it; sometimes he adds scabrous counterrhythms and countermelodies; sometimes he just makes cool noises."

Example

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"Sometimes he amplifies the bass line by doubling it; sometimes he adds scabrous counterrhythms and countermelodies; sometimes he just makes cool noises."

Etymology

From counter- + rhythm.

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