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 • Jan. 16, 2024
Pied butcherbirds “seem to prefer some song rhythms over others,” such as isochronous rhythm, Mr. Xing said.
From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023
The first is isochronous, in which intervals between notes are equidistant.
From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023
This is what is called isochronous vibration—the passing through unequal arcs in equal periods of time.
From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 457 Volume 18, New Series, October 2, 1852 by Chambers, William
A very beautiful form of isochronous governor is used on this engine, to regulate the speed of the engine by determining the point of cut-off.
From A History of the Growth of the Steam-Engine by Thurston, Robert H.
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