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cross-beats

cross-beats is the plural of cross-beat.

Meaning of cross-beat

Noun

cross-beat (plural cross-beats)

  1. The use of the rhythmic conflict found in polyrhythms as the basis of an entire musical work.
    Synonyms:
    cross-rhythm

Questions about cross-beats

What is cross-beats the plural of?
Cross-beats is the plural of cross-beat.

Words near cross-beats in the dictionary

  1. cross-beam
  2. cross-beams
  3. cross-bearer
  4. cross-bearers
  5. cross-beat
  6. cross-beats
  7. cross-bedded
  8. cross-bedding
  9. cross-beddings
  10. cross-belt sorter
  11. cross-belt sorters

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