ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (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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