Homorhythm

Homorhythm

In music, homorhythm is a texture where there is a "sameness of rhythm in all parts" Griffiths, Paul (2005). "The Penguin Companion to Classical Music", p.375. ISBN 0-14-051559-3.] or "very similar rhythm" as would be used in simple hymn or chorale settings Randel, Don Michael (2002). "The Harvard Concise Dictionary of Music and Musicians", p.305. ISBN 0-674-00978-9.] . Homorhythm is a condition of homophony .

It may also be called "chordal style", "familiar style", "note-against-note style", "isometric", and "homophonic" .

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