Definition of isorhythmic in English:
isorhythmic
adjective ʌɪsə(ʊ)ˈrɪðmɪkˌīsəˈriT͟Hmik
Music (of a composition or part) in which the rhythm is often repeated but the pitch of the notes is varied each time.
Example sentencesExamples
- On an apparent level, this work concerns the intellectual and technical challenges of conquering isorhythmic complexities.
- In each of Martin's Jadmi songs, however, the isorhythmic cycle always recommences at the beginning of the melodic descent.
- Two of the most important composers of isorhythmic motets in the 14th century were Philippe de Vitry and Machaut.
- The melodic counterpart of isorhythmic patterning is the use of the same melodic phrase or line, each time at a different pitch level.
- The vocal part, however, does not participate in the isorhythmic organization.