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.

Origin of eurhythmics

1
First recorded in 1910–15; see origin at eurhythmic, -ics

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British Dictionary definitions for eurhythmics

eurhythmics

esp US eurythmics

/ (juːˈrɪðmɪks) /


noun(functioning as singular)
  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

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