noun
broken meter; irregular rhythm; out of tune
Primarily a poetic term for a line that deviates from the expected metrical pattern. Also used figuratively for something that feels rhythmically off or discordant.
この俳句は破調が効果的に使われている。
This haiku uses broken meter effectively.
彼の演奏は所々で破調が目立った。
His performance had noticeable off-rhythm moments here and there.