Modal rhythm
DEFINITION
a term which describes a passage or piece following one of the six rhythmic patterns of the rhythmic modes. The term can be applied to pieces copied in mensural notation as well as those notated using the rhythmic modes.
a term which describes a passage or piece following one of the six rhythmic patterns of the rhythmic modes. The term can be applied to pieces copied in mensural notation as well as those notated using the rhythmic modes.