semirhythm

/səˈmɪraɪθəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A rhythmic pattern in which two or more conflicting rhythms are blended together.

“The music’s semirhythm added a layer of complexity to its otherwise simple melody.”

2. noun

A type of meter in which the rhythmic accent is not strictly regular.

“The poet’s use of semirhythm in the poem created a sense of tension and uncertainty.”

Synonyms

  • complex rhythm
  • mixed meter

Antonyms

  • regular meter
  • simple rhythm