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eurhythmics
or eu·ryth·mics
[ yoo-rith-miks, yuh- ]
/ yʊˈrɪð mɪks, yə- /
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noun (used with a singular or plural verb)
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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Origin of eurhythmics
First recorded in 1910–15; see origin at eurhythmic, -ics
Words nearby eurhythmics
Eure-et-Loir, eureka, eureka moment, Eureka Stockade, eurhythmic, eurhythmics, eurhythmy, Euripides, euripus, euro, euro-ad
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How to use eurhythmics in a sentence
Eurhythmics, a general term, but usually used to denote a system of education evolved by mile Jaques-Dalcroze of Geneva.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia|VariousA modern student of Dalcroze Eurhythmics would find the problem easy.
Pagan & Christian Creeds|Edward CarpenterEurhythmics is essentially an original contribution to education.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia|Various
British Dictionary definitions for eurhythmics
eurhythmics
esp US eurythmics
/ (juːˈrɪðmɪks) /
noun (functioning as singular)
a system of training through physical movement to music, originally taught by Émile Jaques-Dalcroze, to develop grace and musical understanding
dancing of this style, expressing the rhythm and spirit of the music through body movements
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