eurhythmics

or eu·ryth·mics

[ yoo-rith-miks, yuh- ]

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. the art of interpreting in bodily movements the rhythm of musical compositions: applied to a method invented by Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, a Swiss composer, aiming to develop the sense of rhythm and symmetry.

eurhythmics

/ juːˈrɪðmɪks /

noun

1. a system of training through physical movement to music, originally taught by Émile Jaques-Dalcroze, to develop grace and musical understanding
2. dancing of this style, expressing the rhythm and spirit of the music through body movements

Word History and Origins

Origin of eurhythmics¹

First recorded in 1910–15; eurhythmic, -ics

Example Sentences

Eurhythmics, a general term, but usually used to denote a system of education evolved by mile Jaques-Dalcroze of Geneva.

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A modern student of Dalcroze Eurhythmics would find the problem easy.

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Eurhythmics is essentially an original contribution to education.

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