eurythmics

eurythmics [yoo-rith -miks, yuh-] noun (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. eurhythmics.

eurhythmics or eu·ryth·mics [yoo-rith -miks, yuh-] noun (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. 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 British Dictionary definitions for eurythmics eurythmics noun

1. a variant spelling (esp US) of eurhythmics

Derived Formseurythmic or eurythmical, adjectiveeurythmy, noun eurhythmics esp US eurythmics noun (functioning as singular)

1. a system of training through physical movement to music, originally taught by Émile Jaques-Dalcroze, to develop grace and musical understanding
2. dancing of this style, expressing the rhythm and spirit of the music through body movements