Meaning & use
Polymetric
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Using or characterized by more than one meter or time signature at once, especially in music.
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The drummer's polymetric groove layered a five-beat pattern over the band's steady four-four rhythm.
Polymetric composition is a hallmark of certain West African and progressive rock traditions.
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Distinct from 'polyrhythmic,' which refers to conflicting rhythms rather than conflicting meters, though the two terms are often used loosely and interchangeably.
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polymeter
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