eurhythmics or eu·ryth·mics [yoo-rith -miks, yuh-] ExamplesWord Origin 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 Examples from the Web for eurhythmics Historical Examples of eurhythmics
Eurhythmics is essentially an original contribution to education.
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Eurhythmics, a general term, but usually used to denote a system of education evolved by mile Jaques-Dalcroze of Geneva.
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A modern student of Dalcroze Eurhythmics would find the problem easy.
Edward Carpenter
British Dictionary definitions for eurhythmics eurhythmics esp US eurythmics 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