word
Polyrhythm
pol-ee-RITH-um
/ˈpɒliːˌrɪðəm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
polyrhythm
Dictionary meaning
Simultaneous use of two or more rhythmic patterns against each other — central to West African drumming, Cuban son, and contemporary electronic music
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