English Explanatory Dictionary

cross-beat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The use of the rhythmic conflict found in polyrhythms as the basis of an entire musical work.

Word forms

cross-beat cross-beats

Etymology

From cross- + beat.

Synonyms

cross-rhythm
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