different between extrametric vs contrametric

extrametric

English

Etymology

extra- +? metric

Adjective

extrametric (not comparable)

  1. (music) Of a rhythm which is irregular, (which is) outside of the metric structure of the surrounding composition.
  2. (of a syllable or line) Which is outside of the metre of a line or poem.

Related terms

  • metric
  • contrametric
  • intrametric

extrametric From the web:

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contrametric

English

Etymology

contra- +? metric

Adjective

contrametric (not comparable)

  1. (music) Not following the beat or meter.

Synonyms

  • syncopated

Related terms

  • metric
  • extrametric
  • intrametric

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