eurhythmics

American  

[yoo-rith-miks, yuh-] / yʊˈrɪð mɪks, yə- /

Or eurythmics

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.

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eurhythmics British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of eurhythmics

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

Example Sentences

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 • Jun. 4, 2015

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

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

But I made some to practise my eurhythmics.

From Non-combatants and Others by Macaulay, Rose, Dame