isochime

/ˈaɪsoʊkaɪm/

Definitions

1. noun

A musical phrase or melodic idea that is repeated at different pitch levels, often in the same rhythmic pattern.

“The composer used isochime to create a sense of unity throughout the entire symphony.”

Synonyms

  • melodic phrase
  • motif

Antonyms

  • atonic
  • discordant phrase