isochrony

/aɪsɒkrɒni/

Definitions

1. noun

equality of duration or pace, especially in the treatment of different parts of a musical composition or in the treatment of different groups in a social or cultural context.

“The composer’s use of isochrony created a sense of unity and cohesion in the symphony.”

2. noun

a state of being equal in duration or pace.

“The isochrony of the two processes made them difficult to distinguish.”

Synonyms

  • equality
  • uniformity

Antonyms

  • asynchrony
  • discordance