Extrametric
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Extrametric is an adjective meaning (music) Of a rhythm which is irregular, (which is) outside of the metric structure of the surrounding composition.
Meaning
(music) Of a rhythm which is irregular, (which is) outside of the metric structure of the surrounding composition.
More Meanings
- (of a syllable or line) Which is outside of the metre of a line or poem.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include extrametrical, counterrhythmic, chromatic, extrasolar, rhythmological, sextracurricular.
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