eurhythmics
or eu·ryth·mics
[ yoo-rith -miks, yuh- ]
/ yʊˈrɪð mɪks, yə- /
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.
Origin of eurhythmics
First recorded in 1910–15; see origin at
eurhythmic,
-ics
Words nearby eurhythmics
eureka moment,
eureka stockade,
eureka!,
eurhythmia,
eurhythmic,
eurhythmics,
eurhythmy,
euripides,
euripus,
euro,
euro mp
Example sentences from the Web for eurhythmics
Eurhythmics is essentially an original contribution to education.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia |VariousEurhythmics, 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 Carpenter
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