isochronous
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- isochronously adverb
Etymology
Origin of isochronous
From the New Latin word isochronus, dating back to 1700–10. See isochronal, -ous
Example Sentences
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Several studies show that humans are attracted in particular to isochronous patterns, which is a rhythm where all the intervals between events are equal like a metronome.
From Science Magazine
Pied butcherbirds “seem to prefer some song rhythms over others,” such as isochronous rhythm, Mr. Xing said.
From New York Times
In theoretical terms, we would say one line has isochronous rhythms — that is, they are evenly spaced and patterned.
From Washington Post
Thus the fluid of the labyrinth receives a series of pulses isochronous with the movements of the base of the stirrup, and these pulses affect the terminal apparatus in connexion with the auditory nerve.
From Project Gutenberg
In Music, this is known to depend upon the vibrations of the air being isochronous, or at regular intervals.
From Project Gutenberg
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