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Lombard rhythms

Lombard rhythms is the plural of Lombard rhythm.

Meaning of Lombard rhythm

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

Questions about Lombard rhythms

What is Lombard rhythms the plural of?
Lombard rhythms is the plural of Lombard rhythm.

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