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Lombard rhythm

Lombard rhythm noun: a syncopated musical rhythm in which a short accented note is followed by a longer one, reversing the pattern normally associated with dotted notes.

Noun

Lombard rhythm (plural Lombard rhythms)

  1. A syncopated musical rhythm in which a short accented note is followed by a longer one, reversing the pattern normally associated with dotted notes.
    Synonyms:
    Scotch snap

Synonyms of Lombard rhythm

Forms of Lombard rhythm

pluralLombard rhythms

Questions about Lombard rhythm

What does Lombard rhythm mean?
Lombard rhythm means a syncopated musical rhythm in which a short accented note is followed by a longer one, reversing the pattern normally associated with dotted notes.
What part of speech is Lombard rhythm?
Lombard rhythm is a noun.
What is the plural of Lombard rhythm?
The plural of Lombard rhythm is Lombard rhythms.

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