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

The Dalcroze approach is based on eurhythmics, which teaches rhythm, structure, and musical expression through music.

From Literature

This open house will also offer performances by the school’s students and a chance for visitors to take a sample 20-minute Dalcroze eurhythmics class, in which they will explore musical concepts through movement and song.

From New York Times

Jacques-Dalcroze eurhythmics puts it all together in a program that combines gait, balance, movement coordination and flexibility training while also engaging attention and memory skills, Hars said.

From Reuters

He was briefly happy at an experimental institution where the few timetabled activities included nude eurhythmics and country dancing.

From The Guardian

But I made some to practise my eurhythmics.

From Project Gutenberg