Counterrhythm
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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
More examples"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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