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