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.”