Definition of Contrametric. Meaning of Contrametric. Synonyms of Contrametric

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Definition of Contrametric

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Meaning of Contrametric from wikipedia

- confirming patterns, such as dotted eighth-sixteenth note and swing patterns; Contrametric – non-confirming, or syncopated patterns; and Extrametric – irregular...
- divisions, irregular rhythm, gruppetto, extra-metric groupings, or, rarely, contrametric rhythm) is "any rhythm that involves dividing the beat into a different...
- Rhythmic units are based on metric or intrametric patterns, though specific contrametric or extrametric patterns are signatures of certain styles or composers...
- rhythmic emphasis as metrical accents (main beats), instead of the contrametrical accents (cross-beats) they in fact are. Some of their music examples...